This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1913 Excerpt: ...were in place, more than seven hundred captives were sacrificed at the celebration. Having satisfied himself with a study of what the capital affords, and its ethnology, its old churches, with other buildings and their associations which will detain him for some time, the antiquarian will find in the States of Central ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1913 Excerpt: ...were in place, more than seven hundred captives were sacrificed at the celebration. Having satisfied himself with a study of what the capital affords, and its ethnology, its old churches, with other buildings and their associations which will detain him for some time, the antiquarian will find in the States of Central and Southern Mexico plenty of material that has not yet been described or edited. The study of customs which survive--in fact or by traces--amongst some of the remoter tribes of Indians in the mountains, still requires prosecution before they disappear altogether. There are, too, games and pastimes of which our knowledge is not yet completely satisfactory. The subject of old-time burial customs has not been exhausted. Is the marked likeness, which some of the Aztec idols in all parts of Mexico bear to certain Egyptian figures, nothing more than an accident? Having asked the question, we must confess our inability to suggest how a scientist is to move in attempting to answer it. The Church of San Francisco, at Tlaxcala, the oldest in America, its foundation having been laid in 1521, is an interesting spot for the antiquarian to visit, even if its history has been pretty well written. There are, too, many other churches which will attract him. In this connection, it is proper to mention the painting by Murillo, "The Assumption." This is in the sacristy of the cathedral at Guadalajara, capital of the State bearing the same name. It is said that an offer of $75,000 has been refused for this authentic picture. In 1864, when French troops captured the city, they tried to get possession of this picture as a trophy to hang on the wall of the Louvre gallery; but it was hidden away successfully by the priests in charge, although they were prom...
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Very Good+ with no dust jacket. Hardcover. First Edition. Light shelfwear, else Very Good Plus condition. 1913. A. C. McClurg & Company publisher. 280 pages. The World To-day Series. 32 illustrations from photographs.; The World Today Series; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 280 pages.