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Bandidos
The Varieties of Latin American Banditry
Inbunden, 1987
1063 kr
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This collection explores the varieties of banditry in Latin America and provides a major comparative testing of Hobsbawm's model of the social bandit. Comprised of a unique collection of essays, it contributes to a more accurate understanding of bandit leaders and followers, as well as to the …
Gauchos and the Vanishing Frontier
Häftad, 1992
312 kr
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Although as much romanticized as the American cowboy, the Argentine gaucho lived a persecuted, marginal existence, beleaguered by mandatory passports, vagrancy laws, and forced military service. The story of this nineteenth-century migratory ranch hand is told in vivid detail by Richard W. Slatta, …
Comparing Cowboys and Frontiers
Häftad, 2014
254 kr
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Historians of the American west, perhaps inspired by NAFTA and Internet communication, are expanding their intellectual horizons across borders north and south. This collection of essays functions as a how-to guide to comparative frontier research in the American. Frontiers specialist Richard W. …
Cowboy Encyclopedia
Inbunden, 1994
1023 kr
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Alphabetically organized and thoroughly cross-referenced entries provide information on cowboy history, culture, and myth in North and South America. Entries include cowboy types, equipment, dress, work, and recreation. illustrated, with informative appendixes, an index, and bibliography.
Mythical West
An Encyclopedia of Legend, Lore, and Popular Culture
Inbunden, 2001
1063 kr
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This cultural journey down memory lane showcases how major Western figures, events, and places have been portrayed in folk legends, art, literature, and popular culture.Ever since the days of the 49ers and George Armstrong Custer, the Old West has been America's most potent source of legend. But it …
Mythical West
An Encyclopedia of Legend, Lore, and Popular Culture
E-bok, 2001
1204 kr
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This cultural journey down memory lane showcases how major Western figures, events, and places have been portrayed in folk legends, art, literature, and popular culture. Ever since the days of the 49ers and George Armstrong Custer, the Old West has been America's most potent source of legend. But …
Simon Bolivar's Quest for Glory
Av Jane Lucas De Grummond, Richard W. Slatta
E-bok, 2003
371 kr
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Earning glory on the fields of battle, Simón Bolívar (1783–1830) was one of the most influential and enigmatic figures of Latin American history. Most North Americans know little of "the Liberator" who freed South America from Spanish rule from 1810 to 1826. Richard W. Slatta and Jane Lucas De …
Simon Bolivar's Quest for Glory
Av Richard W. Slatta, Jane Lucas De Grummond
Inbunden, 2003
481 kr
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Earning glory on the fields of battle, Simon Bolivar, who fought to free South America from Spanish rule from 1810 to 1825, was one of the most influential figures in Latin American history. Richard W. Slatta and Jane Lucas De Grummond bring forth the entire story of Bolivar, with special attention …
