Covarrubias' "Mexico South: The Isthmus of Tehuantepec" First Edition, 1946

Miguel Covarrubias

First Edition

[Mexican Literature] Covarrubias, Miguel. Mexico South: The Isthmus of Tehuantepec. New York: Alfred A. Knopf. 1946. First edition, first printing. 8vo; 427 pp. Features several illustrated plates by the author in full color and black and white scattered throughout with one fold out map. Spine black and illustrated with green and white lettering. Decorated dust jacket with mylar wrapping. Covarrubius has portrayed the nature of the region, in geography, ethnology, anthropology, archaeology, history, economics, arts, literature, music, folklore, religion, food, drink, sexual customs, and more. The result is an evocation of an entire civilization, throwing light upon the history and culture of all Mexico. Part one covers the region "The Atlantic Slopes" with chapters such as "Southern Vera Cruz: Threshold of the Tropics," and "Coatzacoalos: The Sanctuary of the Serpent," and more. Part two, "The Pacific Plains" covers "The Zapotec Heritage," "The People: (1) How They Look, Live, and Work," "Fiesta in Teuantepec," "Death and the Unknown," and more. A comprehensive mid-century look at Mexico and it's rich culture by a Mexican author reaching an international audience. Rubbing and chipping to edges and corners and some scuffing and staining to dust jacket. Light shelf wear to edges and corners of boards. Not price clipped. Overall very good condition.

Item #20211

Price: $285.00