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Life in Mexico

by Frances Calderon de La Barca
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781161439564
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 506
  • Original Price: USD 56.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 1089 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Mexico

Life in Mexico is a travel memoir written by Frances Calderon de la Barca, a Scottish woman who lived in Mexico during the mid-19th century. The book is a detailed account of her experiences and observations of Mexican culture, society, and politics during her time living in the country. De la Barca's writing style is descriptive and engaging, providing readers with a vivid picture of life in Mexico during this time period. She writes about everything from the architecture and landscape to the food and clothing of the people. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of Mexican life. Some of the topics covered include the relationship between the Mexican people and their government, the role of religion in society, and the customs and traditions of the people. Throughout the book, de la Barca also reflects on her own experiences as a foreigner living in Mexico. She discusses the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated society and the cultural differences she encountered. Overall, Life in Mexico is a fascinating and insightful look at Mexican culture and society during the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Mexican history or culture, or for those who enjoy travel memoirs.Tradition says, that now these caves and tanks and woods are haunted by the shade of the conqueror's Indian love, the far-famed Dona Marina, but I think she would be afraid of meeting with the wrathful spirit of the Indian emperor. The castle itself, modern though it be, seems like a tradition! The Viceroy Galvez, who built it, is of a bygone race! The apartments are lonely and abandoned, the walls falling to ruin, the glass of the windows and the carved work of the doors have been sold; and standing at this great height, exposed to every wind that blows, it is rapidly falling to decay.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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