THE SNOW-CROWNED MT. ORIZABA Photo by Frank M. Chapi 



"The country lying between the cities of Vera Cruz and Mexico City possesses more 

 varied natural attractions than any other area of similar extent in the world'' (see text, page ■ 

 533)- "The summit of Orizaba can be reached without great difficulty. One may travel to 

 an altitude of 15,000 feet by mule, and the remaining 3,000 odd feet are traversed on foot. 

 No physical obstacles are encountered, and the walk to the top is merely a matter of legs, 

 lungs, and heart" (see text, page 548). 



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