Antique First Edition 1890 Boy Travellers In Mexico by Thomas W. Knox

Antique First Edition 1890 The Boy Travellers in Mexico by Thomas W. Knox. - An educational 19th century travel narrative that follows two adventurous American youths, Frank and Fred, and their mentor, Dr. Bronson, on a comprehensive expedition through Northern and Central Mexico, Campeche, and the Yucatán Peninsula. Written to entertain and inform young adults, the book blends a fictionalized journey with deep historical and geographical exploration, teaching readers about ancient Aztec ruins, local customs, and the rise of contemporary Mexican railroads. The book concludes with a broader survey of the republics of Central America and the early engineering proposals for a Nicaragua Canal. - First edition published in 1890 by Harper & Brothers, New York. - Extensive black and white illustrations with front color plate. - Lavishly bound book with stamped pictorial cloth. The intricate gilt design on the cover prominently displays a stylized rendition of the famous Aztec Sun Stone underneath an ornate border of Indigenous Mexican motifs. A dcorpion motif is on the back. - 552 pages. - Condition: Cover has some rubbing in places but is very well preserved overall for its age. Pages clean with minimal signs of handling.