Life In Mexico
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work of nineteenth-century travel literature, Life in Mexico chronicles the vivid observations of a Scottish-born woman who accompanied her husband, the first Spanish minister to newly independent Mexico, during their residence there from 1839 to 1842. Written in the form of letters to her family, the narrative presents an intimate and richly detailed portrait of Mexican society, politics, religion, and daily life at a pivotal moment in the nation's history. With sharp wit and an aristocratic eye for social nuance, the author illustrates the grandeur of haciendas, the pageantry of Catholic festivals, the turbulence of political upheaval, and the striking contrasts between wealth and poverty. Her prose is at once elegant and candid, offering a perspective that is both an outsider's fascination and an insider's access, given her privileged position within Mexico's elite circles. Celebrated by writers including William Hickling Prescott, who encouraged its publication, Life in Mexico remains an indispensable primary source for historians and an endlessly captivating read for anyone drawn to the culture and complexity of nineteenth-century Latin America.
Author: Frances Calderón De La Barca
Format: Hardback
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work of nineteenth-century travel literature, Life in Mexico chronicles the vivid observations of a Scottish-born woman who accompanied her husband, the first Spanish minister to newly independent Mexico, during their residence there from 1839 to 1842. Written in the form of letters to her family, the narrative presents an intimate and richly detailed portrait of Mexican society, politics, religion, and daily life at a pivotal moment in the nation's history. With sharp wit and an aristocratic eye for social nuance, the author illustrates the grandeur of haciendas, the pageantry of Catholic festivals, the turbulence of political upheaval, and the striking contrasts between wealth and poverty. Her prose is at once elegant and candid, offering a perspective that is both an outsider's fascination and an insider's access, given her privileged position within Mexico's elite circles. Celebrated by writers including William Hickling Prescott, who encouraged its publication, Life in Mexico remains an indispensable primary source for historians and an endlessly captivating read for anyone drawn to the culture and complexity of nineteenth-century Latin America.