Travels Amongst American Indians, Their Ancient Earthworks and Temples Including a Journey in Guatemala, Mexico and Yucatan, and a Visit to the Ruins of Patinamit, Utatlan, Palenque and Uxmal

CHAPTER IX.

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The Golden City. — Coast of California — Cape San Lucas. — Manzanillo. — Alligators and Sharks. — Acapulco. — San José de Guatemala. — Escuintla. — City of Guatemala. — Indian pilgrims from Esquipulas. — Ancient mounds on the plains of Mixco. — Insurrection of Indians. — Decapitation of their leader. — Preparations for the journey across the Continent to Palenque and Yucatan 176