Mexico to-day : a country with a great future, and a glance at the prehistoric remains and antiquities of the Montezumas / by Thomas Unett Brocklehurst ; with coloured plates and illustrations from sketches by the author.

Washington to Mexico -- First impressions of Mexico -- Hotels -- Street scenes -- Public institutions -- The palace--the Monte de Piedad -- Public institutions (continued) -- Churches -- Protestant churches -- Rides about Mexico -- Escandon Hacienda and the making of Pulque -- Shrine of Guadalupe -- General chapter on Mexico -- Popocatapetl -- Pachuca and its silver mines -- Hacienda, or Mexican farm -- Drainage of the city and valley of Mexico -- Chinampas, or floating gardens -- Ruins of ancient cities in Mexico -- Mexican antiquities -- Inner life -- Amusements -- Courts of justice -- Visits to neighbouring cities and other places -- Railways -- Coinage, insurance and other matters -- Farewell -- Conclusion.

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