In the Land of Cave and Cliff Dwellers by Frederick Schwatka
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"In the Land of Cave and Cliff Dwellers" by Frederick Schwatka is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles Schwatka's exploration of northwestern Mexico, particularly the regions of Chihuahua and Sonora, where he investigates the lives and customs of the area's indigenous peoples, notably the Tarahumari, as well as the ancient ruins left by previous civilizations. The text promises an engaging mix of adventure and cultural observation.
At the start of the work, the author outlines the preparations for his expedition across the border into Mexico, moving from Deming, New Mexico, into the relatively unexplored territories to gather unique insights. Schwatka reflects on the challenges of travel in these remote landscapes and clarifies his intent to avoid the conventional tropes of travel writing. Instead, he aims to provide a more honest and lively recounting focused on his experiences traversing the remarkable scenery, historical landmarks, and engaging with the local inhabitants, setting the stage for an intriguing journey steeped in discovery and reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Schwatka, Frederick, 1849-1892 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02017540 |
| Title | In the Land of Cave and Cliff Dwellers |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Whitehead, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1201: North America local history: Mexico |
| Subject | Chihuahua (Mexico : State) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Tarahumara Indians |
| Subject | Sonora (Mexico : State) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51532 |
| Release Date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 293 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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