A story of Mexican travel for children. Roy and Ray Stevens,
twins "going on twelve," with their parents, spend a summer in
Mexico. The book tells from the children's standpoint what they
see and do, and what they learn about Mexico. They visit eight
Mexican cities, going as far south as Oaxaca. They meet
President Diaz, learn Mexican habits and customs, particularly
those of the mass of the population, take part in the Fourth of
July celebration of the American colony in the City of Mexico,
visit the ruins of Mitla, learn some very interesting Mexican
history, and spend much time comparing things Mexican with
things American.
Many minor responsibilities of travel are in the children's
hands, and they learn much of traveling customs and etiquette.
The spirit of travel permeates the book.
"Will be welcome to many readers of mature years as well as to
the juveniles for whom it is primarily written.... Embodies very
much that is of interest respecting Mexican history, manners and
customs as well as descriptions of scenery. It deserves the
widest circulation in this country, and no public library can
afford to be without it."--_Boston Transcript._
"Most pleasing style.... The book is an accurate travel guide in
its main points, and should be particularly helpful to teachers
and school children.... Experiences of interest even to
adults."--_Chicago Evening Post._
"Very bright and accurate.... All the novel sights of this
tropical land come before the vision of these children like a
moving-picture show. They visit eight cities, and what they
don't see is not worth telling about.... Pictures are good and
really illustrate."--_Mexican Herald_ (City of Mexico).