The author describes this account of life and sport in Mexico as 'An unconventional record.' He relates his adventures in that country up to 1911, and adds an appendix giving a resume of the political events that have since occurred." "Can hardly be called literary, but it is easy and entertaining. -- The Athenaeum "He writes of Aztecs and ruins, of art and natives, of outfit and travel, of the fox chase and the bull fight, and of the poorer classes as well as of 'society.'... He writes a vivid story of the rise of the ...
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The author describes this account of life and sport in Mexico as 'An unconventional record.' He relates his adventures in that country up to 1911, and adds an appendix giving a resume of the political events that have since occurred." "Can hardly be called literary, but it is easy and entertaining. -- The Athenaeum "He writes of Aztecs and ruins, of art and natives, of outfit and travel, of the fox chase and the bull fight, and of the poorer classes as well as of 'society.'... He writes a vivid story of the rise of the revolution." "Mr. Pollard is a Maderista and he writes a very good story, but one canot help remembering that he was inspired to enter 'journalism' by large comic and sporting sections, big headlines and red ink." -- Boston Transcript "While' the author's occasional generalizations may not be safe to accept, and his judgments at times may be prejudiced, he is certainly an independent witness as to what goes on idn Mexico and not afraid to speak out his mind." -- NY Sun "The descriptions of Mexican manners and customs and characteristics and the accounts of adventures and experiences are written with great spirit, and show keen observation, alert interest, and . cynical sense of humor. One doubts sometimes the veracity of Mr. Pollard's adjectives and disapproves quite often of their number and intensity. But It is an entertaining book." -- NY Times
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Add this copy of A Busy Time in Mexico to cart. $775.00, very good condition, Sold by Red Abbey Media, ships from Wayzata, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1913 by Constable & Co.
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Very Good. ORIGINAL 1ST EDITION-NO DJ. Gift enscription note on front face page-Email for details and/or picture. Pollard was truly a James Bond figure...An experienced British intelligence officer who had experience with the uprisings in Mexico, Ireland, Morocco and Franco's Spain. Book about him in Mexico with pictures. Very well written.
