Life in Mexico is a fascinating, firsthand account of a woman's experiences living in Mexico in the mid-19th century. Frances Calderón de la Barca provides detailed descriptions of the people, customs, and landscapes she encounters during her time in the country. Her observations are insightful and often humorous, offering readers a unique perspective on Mexican society during this period.

The author's writing style is engaging and vivid, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and smells of Mexico in a way that transports the reader to another time and place. Calderón de la Barca's passion for Mexico and its people shines through on every page, making it clear that she truly fell in love with the country during her stay.

While some may find the book's depiction of Mexican society to be outdated, it remains a valuable historical document that offers valuable insights into a bygone era. Overall, Life in Mexico is a captivating read that will appeal to anyone interested in Mexican history, culture, and travel.

Book Description:

FRANCES CALDERON DE LA BARCA, born in Edinburgh, 1804, the daughter of William Inglis. After her father’s death she settled in America, where she married the Spanish diplomat, Don Angel Calderon de la Barca. She accompanied him on his various appointments to Mexico, Washington, and finally to Madrid, where she was created Marquesa de Calderon de la Barca by Alfonso XII and died in 1882.
The present work is the result of observations made during a two years’ residence in Mexico, by a lady, whose position there made her intimately acquainted with its society, and opened to her the best sources of information in regard to whatever could interest an enlightened foreigner. It consists of letters written to the members of her own family, and, really, not intended originally–however incredible the assertion—for publication.
Taken from text itself and part of preface.