Life in Mexico, During a Residence of Two Years in That Country
by Calderon de la Barca, Madame
- Used
- Near Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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About This Item
Ostensibly a travel narrative told in 54 letters, it describes the politics, people, and landscape of Mexico through the eyes of a Spanish diplomat's wife, thus providing a unique lens into the culture. Overall, the account documents class distinctions of Mexican women, perspectives on Indians, and the tumultuous political atmosphere, including two revolutions.[
Sabin 9889. Uncommon.
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- Bookseller
- Thorn Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 17116
- Title
- Life in Mexico, During a Residence of Two Years in That Country
- Author
- Calderon de la Barca, Madame
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1843
- Bookseller catalogs
- Rare Books;
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Thorn Books
All books returnable for any reason within seven days, providing only that they are received in the same condition as shipped. Shipments to an Arizona address must add appropriate sales tax. Libraries billed.
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