Life In Mexico (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162670911)

""Life in Mexico"" is a memoir written by Frances Calderon de la Barca, a Scottish woman who lived in Mexico in the mid-19th century. The book offers a vivid and personal account of her experiences in Mexico, including her observations of the people, customs, and daily life in the country. De la Barca writes about her travels throughout Mexico, describing the landscape, architecture, and cultural traditions she encountered. She also offers insights into the political and social climate of the time, including the Mexican-American War and the aftermath of Mexican independence. Through her writing, de la Barca provides a unique perspective on Mexico during a transformative period in its history. The book is considered a classic of travel literature and is an important historical document of Mexico in the mid-1800s.Tradition says, that now these caves and tanks and woods are haunted by the shade of the conqueror's Indian love, the far-famed Dona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.

Author: Frances Calderon de La Barca
ISBN-10: 1162670916
ISBN-13: 9781162670911
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 506
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.02d