Glimpses of Mexico and California (1887) is a travelogue written by S. M. Lee, detailing his experiences and observations during his travels through Mexico and California. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Mexico and the second on California. In the first part, Lee describes his journey through Mexico, including visits to various cities such as Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Puebla. He provides a detailed account of the history, culture, and people of each location, as well as his impressions of the landscape and architecture. Lee also discusses the political climate of Mexico at the time, including the aftermath of the Mexican-American War and the ongoing struggles for independence.The second part of the book focuses on Lee's travels through California, including visits to San Francisco, Los Angeles, and other cities. He provides a similar level of detail as in the first part, discussing the history, culture, and people of each location. Lee also includes descriptions of the natural beauty of California, such as its mountains, valleys, and coastline.Overall, Glimpses of Mexico and California (1887) provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of travel in the late 19th century, as well as a detailed look at the history, culture, and people of Mexico and California during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.