Synopses & Reviews
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.
Synopsis
The historical perspective on the Mexican American experience including firsthand accounts by early immigrants.