Life in Mexico

Life in Mexico is a travel narrative written by Frances Erskine Inglis, who used the pen name Madame Calderón de la Barca. Originally published in 1843, the book offers a vivid and insightful portrayal of Mexico during the mid-19th century. Madame Calderón de la Barca, the Scottish-born wife of a Spanish diplomat, provides observations on Mexican society, culture, and politics.