During the Tertiary period the whole valley of Mexico was one great lake. - "Sir Edward Burnett Tylor"

During the Tertiary period the whole valley of Mexico was one great lake.
Sir Edward Burnett Tylor

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Even if severe wounds are given, the Indian has many chances in his favor, for his organization is somewhat different from that of white men, and he recovers easily from wounds that would kill any European outright.
- Sir Edward Burnett Tylor
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The interior of Mexico consists of a mass of volcanic rocks, thrust up to a great height above the sea-level.
- Sir Edward Burnett Tylor