The habit of building houses upon piles, which was first forced upon the people by the position they had chosen, was afterwards followed as a matter of taste, just as it is in Holland. Edward Burnett Tylor buildchooseforce Change image and share on social
We were very kindly received by the English merchants to whom my companion had letters, and we set ourselves to learn what was the real state of things in Mexico. Edward Burnett Tylor companionenglishkindly Change image and share on social
Every one knows how the snow lies in the valleys of the Alps, forming a plain which slopes gradually downward towards the outlet Imagine such a valley ten miles across, with just such a sloping plain, not of snow but of earth. Edward Burnett Tylor alpdownwardearth share on social
We are at last on the high lands of Mexico, the districts which at least three different races have chosen to settle in, neglecting the fertile country below. Edward Burnett Tylor choosecountrydistrict Change image and share on social
During the Tertiary period the whole valley of Mexico was one great lake. Edward Burnett Tylor greatlakemexico Change image and share on social
Taking it as a whole, Mexico is a grand city, and, as Cortes truly said, its situation is marvellous. Edward Burnett Tylor citycortegrand Change image and share on social
At sunset we are rattling through the streets of the little town of Cordova. Edward Burnett Tylor cordovarattlestreet Change image and share on social
The interior of Mexico consists of a mass of volcanic rocks, thrust up to a great height above the sea-level. Edward Burnett Tylor consistgreatheight Change image and share on social
Coughs seem very common here, especially among the children, though people look strong and healthy, but in the absence of proper statistics one cannot undertake to say whether the district is a healthy one or not. Edward Burnett Tylor absencechildcommon share on social
I am afraid the Spanish American has not always a very strict regard for truth. Edward Burnett Tylor afraidamericanregard Change image and share on social
