Guatemala and Her People of To-day by Nevin O. Winter
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"Guatemala and Her People of To-day" by Nevin O. Winter is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the geography, history, and culture of Guatemala, as well as its surrounding regions, such as British Honduras and the Republic of Honduras. The author explores the Latin American identity, discussing the pride of the Guatemalan people and their journey toward self-governance amidst political challenges, thus offering readers insights
into the socio-political environment of the time. The opening of the book sets the stage by highlighting the misconceptions about Central America, particularly Guatemala's cultural and geographical significance. Winter emphasizes the harsh realities faced by the Guatemalan people while correcting the popular narratives surrounding their political endeavors. He describes the diverse landscapes of Guatemala, including its mountains, lakes, and tropical environment, also mentioning the socioeconomic issues stemming from its history of colonization and contemporary struggles for self-governance. Winter intends to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Guatemala, moving beyond caricatural portrayals found in popular culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Winter, Nevin O. (Nevin Otto), 1869-1936 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Guatemala and Her People of To-day Being an Account of the Land, Its History and Development; the People, Their Customs and Characteristics; to Which Are Added Chapters on British Honduras and the Republic of Honduras, with References to the Other Countries of Central America, Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica |
| Alternate Title | Guatemala and Her People of Today |
| Credits | E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1461: Latin America local history: Guatemala |
| Subject | Guatemala |
| Subject | Central America |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59367 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59367-8 |
| Release Date | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Last Update | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 452 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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