| Item #5030 ABOVE MEXICO CITY MEXICO & LATIN AMERICA Author: Robert Cameron, et al
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With Herb Lingl. Text by Luis Herrera-Lasso M. This is a collection of aerial photographs by Cameron and Lingl taken from unusual angles and heights, with broad perspectives and closeups offering a unique view of Mexico City. Here are the heights of Popocatepetl's smoking cones, the intimate view of the chinampas in the channels of Xochimilco, and inumerable insights about North America's oldest metropolis.All in vivid color. San Francisco, nd, Cameron and Company 1st
Ed., 11 x 14, 160 Pgs. |
| Item #5045 APUNTES PARA LA HISTORIA DE SAN ANGEL Y SUS ALREDEDORES, Tradiciones, Historia y Leyendas MEXICO & LATIN AMERICA Author: Francisco Fernandez del Castillo
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The San Angel neighborhood lies southeast of Mexico City. It is the site of the Carmelite College founded in the 17th century. The favorable climate, abundance of water, and rich soil encouraged a once-famous orchard, establishment oftextile and finishing mills, and fine country estates inhabited by the wealthy citizens of Mecio City. It has retained its old world charm with cobblstones and small romantic plazas. In July festivities honor their patron saint, Our Lady del Carmen. Diego Rivera had his studio here. B&W photos. Mexico City, 1987 Editorial Porrua, 2nd Ed., Spanish Text, 6&3/4 x 8&3/4, 253 Pgs., HB. |
