Christmas in the Mountains

Descripción

A Mexican classic

Christmas in the mountains is a delightful book that celebrates Christmas and tells us about the possibilities of harmony and brotherhood among human beings. It is a short and straightforward novel, but it is perfect for forgetting our surroundings and entering a peaceful dream in a secluded but cozy town. This book is ideal to have a good time. This book is a Mexican classic and third novel by Ignacio Manuel Altamirano (1834-1893). It narrates the meeting between a captain who wanders somewhere in Mexico’s mountains amid the Reform War (1858-1860). A Spanish priest, who has managed to implement a social utopia in a small town, these two characters are antagonistic in their tasks. Still, their Christian ideals unite them on the eve of Christmas.