
TO - GEORGE A. MADDEN, - MANAGING EDITOR - OF THE - PITTSBURG DISPATCH, - IN REMEMBRANCE OF HIS NEVER-FAILING KINDNESS
CHAPTER I. - ADIEU TO THE UNITED STATES.
CHAPTER II. - EL PASO DEL NORTE.
CHAPTER III. - ALONG THE ROUTE.
CHAPTER IV. - THE CITY OF MEXICO.
CHAPTER V. - IN THE STREETS OF MEXICO.
CHAPTER VI. - HOW SUNDAY IS CELEBRATED.
CHAPTER VII. - A HORSEBACK RIDE OVER HISTORIC GROUNDS.
CHAPTER VIII. - A MEXICAN BULL-FIGHT.
CHAPTER IX. - THE MUSEUM AND ITS CURIOSITIES.
A spirited young newspaperwoman sets out from the snowy streets of Pittsburgh with only a notebook, a keen eye, and a restless desire for a story beyond the newsroom. The first leg of her journey sweeps past rolling plains where cotton fields ripple like surf and bold cowboys in massive sombreros race alongside the steam train, their flamboyant gestures turning a routine ride into a lively spectacle. Along the way she trades the comfort of a Pullman cabin for the raw, fragrant air of the open West, trading jokes with curious locals and marveling at a landscape that shifts from wintry chill to summer blaze in a single breath.
Arriving in Mexico, she begins to peel back the layers of a vibrant nation, from bustling border towns to the bustling streets of the capital. Her keen observations capture everyday customs, colorful markets, and the warm hospitality of people who invite her into their world with open smiles. Listeners will feel the thrill of adventure and the richness of cultural discovery as she chronicles the sights, sounds, and flavors that make her six‑month sojourn unforgettable.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (431K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Dagny and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.)
Release date
2015-06-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1864–1922
A fearless reporter who helped invent investigative journalism, she became famous for exposing abuse inside a New York asylum and for racing around the world in 72 days. Her work mixed daring adventure with a sharp sense of justice, and it still feels startlingly modern.
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