Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 edition. Excerpt: ... on the summit. One day during this breathing spell, the Aztec Emperor left his palanquin when he had bade its carriers put it down, and entered a cavern that was in the side of the hill. While his people awaited his return they heard his voice from the rocks high above them, and they immediately hailed him as a very god, since none but Moctezuma knew how to pass thus, through the earth from the valley to the hill top. As a matter of fact a cave did exist in the side of the hill and connected with the summit by a narrow, perpendicular passage. Both the cave and the passage are now utilized, the former having been paved, and the latter made into an elevator shaft through which the President now ascends to his home on the summit. The cave is situated half way up the hill on the left of the carriage road, but the elevator is not for public use. If possible, the visitor should make an effort to see Chapultepec on Sunday afternoon between 4 and 6:30 o'clock. A brilliant parade of fine horses, elegantly gowned women and picturesque Mexican riding habits, an excellent military band, and the gleaming lights of the restaurant across the way, all combine to make the sight one of the prettiest and most unique in the world. THIRD DAY The National Palace; On the east side of the Zocalo, occupying an entire block, is the National Palace, the Capitol of the Kepublic of Mexico. There is nothing in the architecture of the building to command attention, but it has its full share of historic interest. On this same site formerly stood what was known as "the new palace" of Moctezuma, and later when this was destroyed, Cortez built in its place a house flanked with towers. This house was occupied by the Viceroys until 1692 when it was destroyed by the great...
