Ten Notable Women of Colonial Latin America

Catalina de Erauso, a sixteen-year-old Basque nun, escaped from her convent and traveled to the New World, becoming an outlaw and a crossdresser with a price on her head. She ended her days absolved by the King of Spain and the Pope, and the Nun Ensign passed her final years guarding silver shipments on the Mexico City-Veracruz highway. This book profiles ten other women of colonial Latin America, offering an alternate method for understanding the region and its history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 262 pages
Publication date: 23 August 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

In the captivating seventeenth century, Catalina de Erauso, a daring Basque nun, defied societal norms by escaping her convent at the tender age of sixteen. With determination in her heart, she embarked on a remarkable journey to the New World, eventually reaching the vibrant lands of Peru. As an outlaw and a crossdresser, she carried a price on her head, yet her courage and resilience remained unwavering. In a remarkable twist of fate, she found absolution from both the King of Spain and the Pope, the latter granting her the extraordinary privilege of dressing as a man for the remainder of her life. The Nun Ensign spent her final years guarding silver shipments along the treacherous Mexico City-Veracruz highway, a testament to her unwavering commitment to duty.

Beyond her extraordinary life, the Nun Ensign's story sheds light on the remarkable opportunities afforded to women in colonial Latin America. This book serves as a captivating lens through which to explore the region's history, presenting the stories of ten remarkable women who hailed from diverse ethnic, geographic, occupational, and class backgrounds. Through their narratives, the reader gains a deep and enriched understanding of the complexities and tapestry of colonial Latin American society.

This captivating book invites readers to embark on a journey through time, unearthing the untold tales of these remarkable women who left their mark on the history of colonial Latin America. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of this fascinating period.

Weight: 399g
Dimension: 224 x 154 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538153000