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The history of a woman born poor, orphaned early, and who eventually rose to a position of unique influence.

A history of the cowboy in America from the time the Spanish brought cattle to the New World in the 1500s through the Civil War.

This book tells of the man who explored the Arctic Ocean and the river and bay later named for him while in search of a northern route to the Orient.

A biography of "El Libertador," whose victories over the Spaniards won independence for Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Tells the life story of Cuban-born salsa singer Celia Cruz, conveying her colorful personality with vivid illustrations.

A history of Latino baseball players in the United States, including individual biographies of star players, with a focus on fielders. Presented in Spanish and English.

"A picture biography of Julio C. Tello, considered to be the founder of modern Peruvian archaeology, that traces his life from an early interest in Peru's ancient cultures to his rise as the most distinguished Indigenous social scientist of the twentiethcentury. A map and an afterword with additional information, photograph, and source list are included."--

A biography of Chief Ouray of the Tabaguache of the Ute Indians, who negotiated treaties with the United States government.

A former agent for the U.S. Border Patrol describes his upbringing as the son of a park ranger and grandson of a Mexican immigrant, who encountered the violence and political rhetoric that overshadows life for both migrants and the police. Atormentado por el paisaje de su juventud, Cantú se alistó a la Patrulla Fronteriza. Él y sus compañeros son enviados a regiones remotas atravesadas por rutas de contrabando de drogas y tráfico de personas,...