Foreigners in Their Native Land: Historical Roots of the Mexican Americans

Weber, David J (editor)

ISBN 10: 0826302793 / ISBN 13: 9780826302793

Published by University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, 1973

About this Item

Foreword by Ramon Eduardo Ruiz. xiv, 288pp, 16pp b/w plates, notes, index. Paperback, with a sunned spine. From the back cover, 'Dozens of selections from firsthand accounts, introduced by the editor's knowledgeable essays, capturethe flavor and mood of the Mexican American experience in the Southwest from the time the first pioneers came north to Mexcio.' Size: Trade Paperback.

Seller Inventory # 018423

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Foreigners in Their Native Land: Historical Roots of the Mexican Americans
• Publisher: University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque
• Publication Date: 1973
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0826302793
• ISBN 13: 9780826302793
• Binding: Soft Cover
• Edition: Sixth Paperbound Printing.
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Americana & Canadiana

About this title

Synopsis

Most recent writing about Mexican Americans deals only with the twentieth century. This book provides the much-needed historical perspective that is essential for a full understanding of the present. Dozens of selections from firsthand accounts, introduced by the editor's knowledgeable essays capture the flavor and mood of the Mexican American experience in the Southwest from the time the first pioneers came north from Mexico.

The first edition was selected as a Choice "Outstanding Academic Book of the Year."

About the Author

David J. Weber is The Robert and Nancy Dedman Professor of History and the Director of the Clements Center for Southwest Studies at Southern Methodist University.