Mexico And Its Religion; With Incidents Of Travel In That Country During Parts Of The Years 1851-52-53-54, And Historical Notices Of Events Connected With Places Visited

ROBERT A. WILSON

Publication: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1855, New York

First edition. 12mo. Original decorated in blind tan cloth, titles stamped in gilt on the spine, original yellow front and rear end papers, frontispiece (picture of Santa Anna), xiii [blank], 15 - 406 pp., preface, illustrated, plates, appendices. Beginning in Vera Cruz in 1853 and to Jalapa, Puebla, Cholula, Mexico City, Acapulco much is provided as to customs and religion including ecclesiastical costumes, local history and the eventual affect of the Inquisition. A trip to Mount Popocatapetl is described including the view from there. Much on silver, mines, a proposed Pacific railroad, Mormon influence in Mexico, etc. Former owners bookplate on front pastedown sheet, stain to both front and rear free fly leaf, binding a little shaken but strong and holding, light wear to the spine ends and corners, else a good clean copy.

Inventory Number: 51896