
Observation begins with disciplined step and open eyes
Departing Angostura under starless skies, young Lucien embarks across three hundred leagues of Mexican terrain alongside his father, M. Sumichrast, and l'Encuerado. A greyhound named Gringalet joins the expedition, quickly winning forgiveness through devotion. As sunrise lights the peaks of Orizava, Lucien learns how planetary rotation shifts morning across continents. Establishing a measured pace early prevents exhaustion when entering untamed mountain wilderness.
PREFACE. → CHAPTER I.

