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  • Old Mexico and Her Lost Provinces: A Journey in Mexico, Southern California, and Arizona by Way of Cuba

    Boom! Two ruddy old castles domineering a narrow harbor entrance; on the other side a city, gray, warm-colored, and time-stained, and the bells of the Church of the Angels chiming for very early morning service! It was Havana! I began this journey to Old Mexico and her Lost Provinces by sailing away from the foot of Wall Street, East River, on the 31st day of March, 1881. Some would have begun it, ... Read more

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  • Mexico, California and Arizona

    Mexico, California and Arizona by William Henry Bishop is a fascinating travel narrative that offers readers a vivid portrait of three distinctive regions during a period of significant cultural and historical development. Combining firsthand observation, historical insight, and descriptive storytelling, Bishop provides an engaging account of the landscapes, communities, and traditions that shaped ... Read more

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  • Old Mexico and Her Lost Provinces

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    From a steamer's deck to the depths of silver mines, this richly illustrated travel narrative turns Mexico and its borderlands into a living crossroads of history, commerce, and change. The journey begins with the author's indirect passage from New York through Cuba, where Havana's decay, political tension, plantation life, and tropical atmosphere sharpen his sense of entering a region long ... Read more

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    Tom Of The Raiders (Unabridged)

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    Young Adult historical fiction of a young man joining the Union Army and taking part in the Great Locomotive Chase. ... Read more

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  • Life in Mexico

    Enriched edition. A Journey Through 19th Century Mexico: Capturing Culture, Society, and Traditions

    In "Life in Mexico," Madame Calderón de la Barca offers a richly textured account of her experiences as the wife of a Spanish diplomat in 19th-century Mexico. Through her keen observations and engaging prose, she navigates themes of cultural duality, societal norms, and the complexities of life in a colonial context. The narrative is infused with detailed descriptions of the environment, customs, ... Read more

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  • Six Months in Mexico

    And Other Investigative Journalism Articles

    From the famous stunt girl reporter who wrote the well-known exposé, Ten Days in a Mad-House, this 1888 travelogue details Nellie Bly’s experience of living in Mexico in the late nineteenth century.Under the pseudonym of Nellie Bly, Six Months in Mexico chronicles her time spent living in Mexico in 1885. The American journalist provides a fascinating window into the country’s culture and the every ... Read more

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  • History of Cuba; Or, Notes of a Traveller in The Tropics Being a Political, Historical, and Statistical Account of The Island, from Its First Discovery to The Present Time

    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • On the Mexican Highlands With A Passing Glimpse of Cuba

    When the New York and Cincinnati Flyer (the “F. F. V. Limited”) came into Charleston yesterday, it was an hour late and quite a crowd was waiting to get aboard. Going with me as far as Kenova were D, H, and eight or ten of “the boys.” They all carried Winchesters and were bound on a trip to the mountains of Mingo and McDowell, on the Kentucky line, to capture a moonshine still which was reported ... Read more

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  • Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon, 1851–1852

    An epic and intimate firsthand account of a true American hero's daring journey into the heart of the Amazon forest in the nineteenth century.Captain William Lewis Herndon was memorialized in Gary Kinder's bestselling book Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea, which recounts Herndon's final acts of heroism as his ship foundered in a hurricane off the Carolina coast in 1857. Seven years before those ... Read more

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  • Aztec Land

    "Aztec Land" by Maturin M. Ballou is a captivating exploration of the rich history and culture of the Aztec civilization. The book delves into the ancient traditions, societal structures, and the remarkable achievements of the Aztecs, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of life in Mesoamerica. Ballou's narrative is both informative and engaging, making it accessible to a wide audience. ... Read more

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  • ANAHUAC : OR MEXICO AND THE MEXICANS ANCIENT AND MODERN

    In Anahuac: Or, Mexico and the Mexicans, Ancient and Modern, Edward B. Tylor presents a detailed exploration of Mexico's rich cultural and historical landscape, combining anthropological insights with travel narrative. Tylor, an early figure in the field of anthropology, aims to shed light on both the ancient civilizations of Mexico, such as the Aztecs and Mayans, and the contemporary social and ... Read more

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  • Eldorado: Adventures in the Path of Empire

    by Bayard Taylor ...
    American poet, literary critic, translator, and travel author, Bayard Taylor (1825 – 1878) led a remarkable life and left a fascinating legacy. His travel books are known for their keen details, humor, and adventure. His poetry still stands up and his translations were at one time considered some of the finest.In 1849, Taylor made a trip to California and Mexico. Throughout the journey he kept ... Read more

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