MARC Record from Library of Congress

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001 2014412361
003 DLC
005 20141021085040.0
008 140712s2012 pauac 000 0deng
010 $a 2014412361
020 $a9781590911228 (paperback)
040 $aDLC$beng$cDLC$erda$dDLC
042 $apcc
043 $an-us---
050 00 $aE184.S75$bP58 2012
082 00 $a973/.0468$223
100 1 $aPitti, Stephen J.,$d1969-
245 10 $aAmerican Latinos and the making of the United States /$cby Stephen Pitti.
264 1 $a[Fort Washington, Pennsylvania] :$bEastern National,$c[2012]
300 $a44 pages :$billustrations (some color), portraits ;$c24 cm
336 $atext$btxt$2rdacontent
337 $aunmediated$bn$2rdamedia
338 $avolume$bnc$2rdacarrier
520 2 $a"From the founding of St. Augustine, Florida, in 1565, American Latinos have influenced US culture, politics, and economics. This book presents an overview of the Latino journey as documented in the experiences of five individuals whose lives trace major historical developments from the early 19th century to today. They include exiled Cuban priest Félix Varela, Mexican American author María Amparo Ruíz de Burton, Puerto Rican historian and collector Arturo Schomburg, Guatemalan civil rights organizer Luisa Moreno, and Mexican American politician Edward Roybal. Their unique and valuable contributions have helped shape our nation"--Back cover.
650 0 $aHispanic Americans$xHistory.
650 0 $aHispanic Americans$vBiography.
651 0 $aUnited States$xCivilization$xHispanic influences