EPISODE · Sep 3, 2025 · 31 MIN
08 - Life In Mexico by Frances Calderón de la Barca
from Life In Mexico · host William H. Prescott
Frances Calderon de la Barca, born in Edinburgh in 1804, was the daughter of William Inglis. Following her fathers passing, she moved to America and married the Spanish diplomat Don Angel Calderon de la Barca. Her journey took her across various appointments to Mexico, Washington, and ultimately to Madrid, where she was honored with the title of Marquesa de Calderon de la Barca by Alfonso XII before her death in 1882. This remarkable work is a collection of letters penned during her two-year stay in Mexico, revealing her keen observations of its society and culture. Initially intended for her family, these letters provide a rare glimpse into the life of a perceptive foreigner immersed in the vibrant tapestry of Mexican life.
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