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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1901. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... A. Adobe, composition of, 91. forts, raised by Aztecs, ib. "Aguacate," or butter plant, 293, 435. Aguas Calientas, opals found at, 259, 265. Ahuistotl, Aztec monarch, 392 Alameda, common to every Mexican town, 80. Alarcon, Senor Gobernador Manuel, Col. Governor of Morelos, 299, 309. born commander, 325. prisoner at San Gabriel, 344. receives Mrs. Tweedie, 292. subdues Morelos, 345-6. Alcade (Mayor), 310. Alguacil, or chamberlain of bull-fight, 180. Alligators, 408, 412-14. Almanza, Don Martin Enriquez de, Viceroy of Mexico, 174. Alpuyeca, welcome to Sirs. A. Tweedie at, 309. Alvarado, famous for oysters and tarpon, 410. Mrs. A. Tweedie taken to, 405. Alvarez, Dr. Antonio, 370. Amecameca, sacred shrine at, 225. Amor, family well-known in Mexico, 337. Joaquin, 337. Don Pablo, 153. Victor, 337. Anahuac, Valley of, 173. Anona, 435. Anti-burro, rare animal, 363. Arrow heads, 366, 397. Atequiza, station for Chapala Lake, 248. Auto-da-Fe, in Mexico, 172-3. Austria, Emperor of, chapel erected by, 270. Aztecs or Mexicans, 161, 371. cycle, stone cylinders discovered re- presenting, 212. cruelty of, 163. founders of Mexico City, 126. founded Tenochtitlan, 164. gods of, 164. greatness of, 171. human sacrifices practised by, 100. land of, 18. law of succession of, 165. military ardour among, 166. religion of, 165. laws relating to slavery among, 166. ---- worship of the serpent by, 317. B. Balcazar, Rutilio, Jefe Politico de Cuernavaca, 313. "Bolla," money distributed by god- parents, 200. Bananas, grove of, 347. Banderillos, 179. "Bando," or proclamation posted in town, 135. "Bandolon," chief musical instrument of the Mexicans, 160. Banks, William, American Consul, 265. Barranda, Hon. Joaquin, Minister of Justice and Education, 142. Barrett, Mr., of Sonera, 17. Bar...
