In Indian Mexico (1908)

"In Indian Mexico" by Frederick Starr is a captivating travelogue that chronicles the author’s adventures and research among the native people of southern Mexico during the early 1900s. The book explores the traditions, daily lives, and unique appearances of various Indian tribes, highlighting the area’s cultural richness. The story begins by describing the author’s goals and planning for his trips into Mexico, with special attention to his organized way of studying the physical traits of different groups. He explains the difficulties he overcame in building trust with the wary local people and how government support aided his work. The beginning also portrays his meeting with an archaeologist, foreshadowing the deep insights and experiences he will have as he goes further into the Mexican land and interacts with its native cultures throughout the story.