“Every one knows how the snow lies in the valleys of the Alps, forming a plain which slopes gradually downward towards the outlet Imagine such a valley ten miles across, with just such a sloping plain, not of snow but of earth.”
Quote by Edward Burnett Tylor
Work
Anahuac; Or, Mexico and the Mexicans: Ancient and Modern
This book delves into the historical and cultural landscape of Mexico, examining the country's ancient civilizations, indigenous peoples, and the subsequent impact of Spanish colonization. It provides an in-depth look at the social, political, and economic aspects of Mexican society throughout different historical periods. more
Author
Edward Burnett Tylor
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. more