Retells the myth of the Quetzalcoatl and serves as a guidebook for tourists, both armchair and actual, to the archaeological sites of Mexico. The author combines his travel experiences with knowledge of historical and scholarly works as well as modern and ancient Latin American art and culture. Includes chapters on the Olmec, Tula, relevant Mayan legends, the Aztecs, Cortez and Moctezuma, Creoles, Zapata, and Diego Rivera. Includes many color photographs and a glossary. Annotation c. Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)