| Life in Laredo: A Documentary History from the Laredo Archives Contributor(s): Wood, Robert D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 157441173X ISBN-13: 9781574411737 Publisher: University of North Texas Press OUR PRICE: $24.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2004 Annotation: Based on documents from the Laredo Archives, the book reveals the down-to-earth daily life and history of Laredo and its citizens for their first one hundred years under the flags of Spain, Mexico, Texas, and the United States. Laredo celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2005. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - History | Social History - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Hispanic American Studies |
| Dewey: 976.446 |
| LCCN: 2003023674 |
| Series: Al Filo: Mexican American Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 6.32" W x 9.22" (1.14 lbs) 232 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1800-1850 - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic - Geographic Orientation - Texas - Locality - Laredo, Texas - Cultural Region - Mid-South - Cultural Region - South |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Based on documents from the Laredo Archives, Life in Laredo shows the evolution and development of daily life in a town under the flags of Spain, Mexico, and the United States. Isolated on the northern frontier of New Spain and often forgotten by authorities far away, the people of Laredo became as "grand" as the river that flowed by their town and left an enduring legacy in a world of challenges and changes. Because of its documentary nature, Life in Laredo offers insights into the nitty-gritty of the comings and goings of its early citizens not to be found elsewhere. Robert D. Wood, S.M., presents the first one hundred years of history and culture in Laredo up to the mid-nineteenth century, illuminating--with primary source evidence--the citizens' beliefs, cultural values, efforts to make a living, political seesawing, petty quarreling, and constant struggles against local Indians. He also details rebellious military and invading foreigners among the early settlers and later townspeople. Scholars and students of Texas and Mexican American history, as well as the Laredoans celebrating the 250th anniversary (in 2005) of Laredo's founding, will welcome this volume. |