Taking it as a whole, Mexico is a grand city, and, as Cortes truly said, its situation is marvellous.
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The Cathedral, for instance, is really a very grand building when seen from a little distance, with its two high towers and its cupola behind.Edward Burnett Tylor
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
The plateau of Mexico is 8,000 feet high, and that of Puebla 9,000 feet.
Edward Burnett Tylor
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
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
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
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