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Carlos Prince
1836–1919
A Paris-born printer, editor, and writer who made his mark in Lima, he helped preserve the city’s memory in books full of local history and old customs. His work opens a lively window onto nineteenth-century Peru.
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About the author
Born in Paris on September 9, 1836, Carlos Prince Letcher later settled in Lima, where he became known as an editor, printer, bibliographer, and author. He died in Lima on February 28, 1919.
Prince is especially remembered for his connection to Peruvian literary and historical culture. He worked closely with the world of printing and publishing, and his books helped document everyday life, traditions, and the past of Lima for later generations.
Among his notable works is Lima antigua, a multivolume project that revisits older city types, festivals, and customs. He also wrote on broader historical themes, including studies about the origins of the peoples of the Americas and Peru, showing the wide range of his interests as a man of letters.