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Hardcover Yesterday's Train: A Rail Odyssey Through Mexican History Book

ISBN: 0805037918

ISBN13: 9780805037913

Yesterday's Train: A Rail Odyssey Through Mexican History

Yesterday's Train starts from a twisted tree at the shore near Veracruz - where according to local legend Cortes first chained his ships in 1519 - a place where the earth itself seems in protest. From there, Pindell and collaborator Lourdes Ramirez Mallis travel to the stunning extremes of Mexico's landscape while casting back through its past. From ancient Toltec myth and Aztec ritual to the recent crisis in Chiapas and the halls of Mexico City power, they explore the strange contradictions of Mexico's character. In Yesterday's Train, Terry Pindell brings us an odyssey through the most troubled part of the continent, witnessing for a year the roots of Mexico's current civil upheaval. And as always, he accomplishes much more than a journey, traveling straight to the restive heart of a land and its people. This description may be from another edition of this product.

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Rated 4 stars
More fun than a margarita and a burrito

A great idea on how to venture into Mexico via various train trips mainly focused on how these trips are journeys into Mexico's soul. The author also blends in enough history without overwhelming us all. It certainly turned me on to some areas of the nation I've missed. I also liked how he was able to blend the politics of today with the past and on how so many times throughout history Mexico missed the boat. Plus add to that...

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Rated 4 stars
Excellent observations of modern Mexico, for a gringo.

Any gringo who has traveled extensively in Mexico will enjoy this read. It captures the essence of this wonderful place, and recognizes the differences of how things work from north of the border, without degrading the Mexican culture. I rate as one of the best books of travel in Mexico.

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