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Life in Mexico, During a Residence of Two Years in That Country
de Calderon de la Barca, Madame
- Usado
- near fine
- Tapa dura
- Estado
- Near fine
- Librería
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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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Sobre este artículo
London: Chapman and Hall, 1843. First edition. Hardcover. Near fine. 8vo. 437pp. Preface by W. H. Prescott. Later binding of brown textured cloth, gilt spine title. A near fine copy.
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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- Librería
- Thorn Books
(US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 17116
- Título
- Life in Mexico, During a Residence of Two Years in That Country
- Autor
- Calderon de la Barca, Madame
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Near fine
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Edición
- First edition
- Editorial
- Chapman and Hall
- Lugar de publicación
- London
- Fecha de publicación
- 1843
- Catálogos del vendedor
- Rare Books;
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Thorn Books
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Tucson, Arizona
Sobre Thorn Books
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