History Travel Mexico

This fascinating journey through Mexico’s history, from its amazing pre-Hispanic past to the end of the 20th century, will reveal more surprises than the listener can imagine. In the words of the self-proclaimed Mexican singer Chavela Vargas, “Mexico has magic. I looked for that magic, and I found it there.”

In the seven years since he was stranded in 1836 in the body of William Barret Travis, Will Travers has managed to win Texas independence without the costly massacres he recalled from his own history and forge a peace treaty with the Comanche. As 1843 dawns he faces his greatest challenge yet. Mexico has renewed its war of reconquest. A new general is in charge of Mexico’s army, bringing new strategies to blunt Will’s modern tactics and superior weapons. To counter this new threat, thousands of men from towns and farms across the Republic of Texas volunteer to defend their hard-earned ...

New Mexico is a state with a rich and diverse history, dating back thousands of years. The land was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Pueblo, Apache, and Navajo, which developed unique cultures, traditions, and ways of life.

Pulitzer Prize–winning author James A. Michener, whose novels hurtle from the far reaches of history to the dark corners of the world, paints an intoxicating portrait of a land whose past and present are as turbulent, fascinating, and colorful as any other on Earth. When an American journalist...

Are you planning a trip to Mexico? Always been in love with South America? Simply browsing and dreaming of a Mexican holiday? Then this book is for you! This book will put your doubts of whether going to Mexico is worth it. This amazing country has so much to offer for visitors in terms of activities, food, drinks, sightseeing, entertainment, sports, nightlife, adventures, shopping and more. Plan your holiday with this clever extensive Mexico travel guide. Or, if you were unsure of where to go for your holiday - allow me to introduce you to the United Mexican States and convince you to ...

Set in Mexico City in three time periods (16th century, 2026, 2032), The Time Travelers recounts the rise of the Aztec Empire, the founding of the first Mexico City (Tenochtitlan), its destruction at the hands of Hernan Cortés, and the building of modern Mexico City upon its ashes. But the Aztec bloodline lives on today, holding ancient knowledge known to only a few. The discovery of a magnificent Aztec object buried near Mexico City’s Zócalo and National Cathedral pulls an archaeologist, an odd Jesuit priest, a police detective, and two beautiful divas from two time periods together in...

At once intimate and wide-ranging, and as enthralling, surprising, and vivid as the place itself, this is a uniquely eye-opening tour of one of the great metropolises of the world, and its largest Spanish-speaking city. Horizontal Vertigo: The title refers to the fear of ever-impending...

The Interior Circuit is Goldman's story of his emergence from grief five years after his wife's death, symbolized by his attempt to overcome his fear of driving in the city. Embracing the DF (Mexico City) as his home, Goldman explores and celebrates the city, which stands defiantly apart from so many of the social ills and violence wracking Mexico. This is the chronicle of an awakening, both personal and political, "interior" and "exterior", to the meaning and responsibilities of home.

Ronald Walker arrived in Tucson in 1976 as a young man to make his life. His experiences tell the story of what Tucson was really like during the late 20th Century, and the struggles and challenges he had working mundane and menial jobs, then returning to college, and finally achieving a fascinating career in broadcast television. His stories include his attempts at finding places to live, making friends, finding love, and then eventually creating a decent and honorable life after so many ordeals and hardships. He describes in detail what it was like to explore the vibrant and energetic ...

This guide to Mexico takes you to the heart of Mexican society. It describes how people socialize and meet members of the opposite sex, the dynamics of daily life, the central importance of family, and the annual cycle of Catholic feasts and fiestas. For business travelers, there are key sections on the economy and vital insights into the general business culture. The third-largest country in Latin America, Mexico is hugely diverse, having both rural areas, where time seems to have stood still, and manic urban centers like Mexico City, one of the most exciting cities in the world.

Did you know the Olmecs might have been the first people to introduce writing? The first people who managed to elevate themselves to civilized life were the Olmecs. But they remain relatively unknown. In this new captivating history audiobook, you will discover the truth about the earliest known civilization in America.

"The Actual Route of the Gods" is your hilarious, irreverent, and genuinely useful guide to exploring the ancient heartland of Mexico. Inspired this book ditches the glossy platitudes and dives headfirst into the glorious, chaotic, and delicious reality of traveling through Mexico City, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Veracruz, and Oaxaca. Join us on a journey from the bustling streets of CDMX, where Aztec ruins peek out from beneath colonial cathedrals, to the pyramid-studded plains of Teotihuacan. We'll help you conquer the magnificent National Anthropology Museum without losing your mind, and guide ...

Mezcal. In recent years, the oldest spirit in the Americas has been reinvented as a pricy positional good popular among booze connoisseurs and the mixologists who use it as a cocktail ingredient. Unlike most high-end distillates, most small-batch mezcal is typically produced by and for subsistence farming communities, often under challenging conditions.

A travel-themed book set in the American Southwest during the early twentieth century. Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the American Southwest in "The American Southwest," a captivating travel narrative that paints vivid images of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Set against the backdrop of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Southern California during a time of transformation, this evocative tale invites readers to explore the allure and beauty of regions steeped in history and promise. In this beautifully written account, the author transports you to the ...

From the dazzling spectacle of Day of the Dead to the enduring legacy of Frida Kahlo, ¡Viva Mexico! explores the people, places and cultural traditions that define this vibrant country. You’ll discover how Mexican food, festivals, music and family all play a part in shaping modern Mexican...

This is a collection of our memories and photos from our vacation in Lincoln County, New Mexico during June 1-6 of 2022. Peggy and I were joined by our son and his wife, Becky & Stan Paregien, JR (Lt. Col. USAF, retired). It shows the breath-taking beauty of the mountains and forests. We flew into El Paso, and drove straight to the Dona Ana County, New Mexico towns of Mesilla and Las Cruces. We spent most of our time in Ruidoso. We toured the nearby impressive Inn of the Mountain Gods. And we traveled to Alto for the dinner and cowboy music show at the Flying J Ranch. Later, we saw the ...

A Minneapolis Reporter follows the boyhood dream to see Where Goes The River. On Memorial Day, 1925, he embarked from the headwaters of the Mississippi River-Lake Itasca, and spent the next 105 days on the river, becoming the first person to have made the complete 2500-mile journey by canoe. Averaging nearly 30 miles per day Tousley and his three separate companions, endured the elements and enjoyed the mighty grandeur of the river in the only way that one can truly experience it. . . by canoe. A 17-foot wood and canvas beauty named Charles H. Curly of St. Paul their canoe bore the brunt of...

Steve Hely, writer for The Office and American Dad!, and recipient of the Thurber Prize for American Humor, presents a travel book about his journey through Central and South America. Part travel book, part pop history, part comic memoir, Hely's writing will make readers want to reach for...

Border Odyssey takes us on a drive toward understanding the US/Mexico divide: all 1,969 miles, from Boca Chica to Tijuana. Along the journey, five centuries of cultural history (indigenous, French, Spanish, Mexican, African American, colonist, and US), wars, and legislation unfold. And through observation, conversation, and meditation, Border Odyssey scopes the stories of the people and towns on both sides.

Many tourists’ dream destination would be a place to slow down or be as busy as you like, with blue skies, sparkling clear waters abundant with game fish, and friendly native peoples to greet and assist you. That’s Isla Mujeres off the coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The place has a rich history having been occupied by early Spanish conquistadores for three centuries before achieving independence and moving forward into the 20th century. Long appreciated as a vacation destination, the area around the Yucatan Peninsula is a playground for conservationists and lovers of the sea. ...