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
During the Tertiary period the whole valley of Mexico was one great lake. Edward Burnett Tylor greatlakemexico 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
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
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
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
If you are a married man resident in Cuba, you cannot get a passport to go to the next town without your wife's permission in writing. Edward Burnett Tylor cubamanmarry Change image and share on social
Even if severe wounds are given, the Indian has many chances in his favor, for his organization is somewhat different from that of white men, and he recovers easily from wounds that would kill any European outright. Edward Burnett Tylor chanceeasilyeuropean share on social
The journey and excursions in Mexico which have originated the narrative and remarks contained in this volume were made in the months of March, April, May, and June of 1856, for the most part on horseback. Edward Burnett Tylor aprilcontainexcursion share on social
