Life In Mexico - Hardcover

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 is a fascinating account of her experiences living in Mexico during a tumultuous time in its history. De la Barca provides readers with a detailed look at Mexican society, culture, and politics during the period when Mexico was transitioning from a colony of Spain to an independent nation.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Mexican life. De la Barca writes about her travels throughout the country, her encounters with Mexican people, and her observations of their customs and traditions. She also discusses the political climate of the time, including the Mexican-American War and the rise of Santa Anna.Throughout the book, de la Barca provides readers with vivid descriptions of Mexican life, from the food and clothing to the architecture and landscape. She also offers insights into the social and economic conditions of the time, including the treatment of women and the lives of the poor.Overall, Life in Mexico is a fascinating and informative account of a period in Mexican history that is often overlooked. De la Barca's writing is engaging and insightful, and her observations provide readers with a unique perspective on Mexican life during this time.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.