A Memoir of the Lady Ana de Osorio

Focusing on the life of Lady Ana de Osorio, the countess of Chinchon and vice-queen of Peru, this memoir captures her experiences from 1629 to 1639. It provides a detailed account of her role in colonial society and governance while advocating for the accurate spelling of the Chinchona genus. This high-quality reprint of the original 1874 edition preserves the historical significance and personal insights of a notable figure in Peruvian history.