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Edward Burnett Tylor

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Anthropologist

Edward Burnett Tylor was a British anthropologist known for his research on primitive societies and his contributions to the theory of cultural evolution. His work had a profound impact on the development of cultural anthropology.

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Famous Edward Burnett Tylor Quotes

“The plateau of Mexico is 8,000 feet high, and that of Puebla 9,000 feet.”

Feet Mexico Plateaus

Book:Anahuac; Or, Mexico and the Mexicans: Ancient and Modern

Source: Anahuac; Or, Mexico and the Mexicans: Ancient and Modern

“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.”

May Made Journey Months Narrative March Mexico Volume Remarks June April Excursions Horseback

Book:Anahuac; Or, Mexico and the Mexicans: Ancient and Modern

Source: Anahuac; Or, Mexico and the Mexicans: Ancient and Modern

“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.”

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Book:Anahuac; Or, Mexico and the Mexicans: Ancient and Modern

Source: Anahuac; Or, Mexico and the Mexicans: Ancient and Modern

“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.”

Real States Letters Companion Mexico Merchants

Book:Anahuac; Or, Mexico and the Mexicans: Ancient and Modern

Source: Anahuac; Or, Mexico and the Mexicans: Ancient and Modern

“The interior of Mexico consists of a mass of volcanic rocks, thrust up to a great height above the sea-level.”

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Book:Anahuac; Or, Mexico and the Mexicans: Ancient and Modern

Source: Anahuac; Or, Mexico and the Mexicans: Ancient and Modern

“During the Tertiary period the whole valley of Mexico was one great lake.”

Whole Periods Lakes Valleys Mexico Great Lakes

Book:Anahuac; Or, Mexico and the Mexicans: Ancient and Modern

Source: Anahuac; Or, Mexico and the Mexicans: Ancient and Modern

About the Author

Born: October 2, 1832
Died: January 2, 1917
Known for: Anthropologist
Quotes: 18

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