Old Las Vegas: Hispanic Memories from the New Mexico Meadowlands Contributor(s): García, Nasario (Author) |
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ISBN: 0896725952 ISBN-13: 9780896725959 Publisher: Texas Tech University Press OUR PRICE: $20.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2006 Annotation: Oral histories comprising a medley of compelling subjects, ranging from life in the countryside, folk healing, religion, politics, and folklore to witchcraft and superstitions. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Southwest (az, Nm, Ok, Tx) - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Hispanic American Studies |
Dewey: 305.868 |
Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.1" W x 9.06" (1.13 lbs) 302 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic - Cultural Region - Southwest U.S. - Geographic Orientation - New Mexico |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 2005 Southwest Book Award "The stories are charmingly frank, unexpectedly humorous, sometimes sad, all reminiscent of a simpler, though not always uncomplicated time. . . . The book brims with anecdotes, folklore, and oral history that help define one of New Mexico's most fascinating pockets of enchantment." --Albuquerque Journal. "Garcia presents stories on life in the countryside, education, folk healing, witchcraft, superstitions, religion, politics, folk sayings, and riddles. . . . All Hispanic Americans with an interest in their cultural heritage should identify with many of the stories told by the viejitos--the old folks. . . Recommended." --Choice. "A veritable buffet of reminiscences . . . An outstanding contribution to the folklore and history of Hispanic New Mexico." --New Mexico Historical Review. "There is a rich and engaging text in two languages, humor and intelligence mixed in just the right proportion; what else could be desired? Photos Ancianos, penitentes, cowboys: Welcome faces smile out of almost every page at the beginning of the book. . . . In this book many, many stories will live to be enjoyed and appreciated by generations of new readers." --Southwest BookViews. Nasario Garc a, a native New Mexican and leading folklorist in his state, has produced many works on New Mexican literature and folklore, including Pl ticas: Conversations with Hispano Writers of New Mexico (Texas Tech 2000). |