Author: YJINIO AGUIRRE

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LIMITED COPIES AVAILABLE. This is the story of the Aguirre family who have greatly influenced the cattle industry of Southern Arizona. The first Aguirre to be mentioned historically was Don Juan de Aguirre, a Basque from Guipuzcoa, and chief ensign to the King of Navarra, Don Sancho, the Wiseman who reigned in 1200. The author's ancestor, Don Joseph de Aguirre, born in 1687 in the "Villa de Aranaz," Kingdom of Navarra, came to the New World to settle in San Jose del Parral in Nueva Vizcaya. The family became very prominent in ranching in Chihuahua, Mexico and later in Arizona. The author has also written books on cattle ranching in the Southwest, especially about the Vaquero Way, and relates in this book his experiences as the representative of the United States during the dreaded "Hoof and Mouth" disease period. This is a classic and unique historical and genealogical work that we highly recommend. Mr. Yjinio Aguirre is 99 years old and still going strong. He is a sensitive and literate gentleman and a great and real cowboy in the old tradition who would put the Hollywood bunch to shame. Illustrations. Phoenix, AZ, 2008 Privately printed 4th Ed., 142 Pgs. 5&1/2 x 8&1/2, PB.

Author: Yjinio Aguirre

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This is a collection of 18 brief tales of the olden days of ranching primarily in Arizona, and some in Mexico. The author, who is now 98 years old, has kept vividly in his mind the many wonderful stories and experiences of growing up in the 20th century West. Illustrated by the author. Phoenix, AZ 2008 privately published 1st Ed., 46 Pgs., 8&1/2 x 11, PB.

Author: Yjinio Aguirre

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In his third book of history and recollections of ranch life in Arizona the author transports the reader to another time and place, with interesting stories of his early family and their contributions to the lore of " The Old West." He is a born storyteller and brings to life his early experiences in the Aguirre family ranches, life in Tucson, his work in Mexico during the hoof and mouth disesase scare, and his portayals of Juan Bautista de Anza. Casa Grande, AZ, 2004 privately printed 1st Ed., 72 Pgs., 8 &1/2 x 11, PB.

Author: Juan Alanis Tamez

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LIMITED COPIES. Mr. Alanis Tamez is the cronista, or historian, of Santiago, Nuevo Leon, near Monterrey. This is the history of the city's historic church with architectural details, facade designs, ortnamentations and a sketch of the crypt under the main altar that contains the final resting place of General Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara who was born in Revilla/Cd. Guerrero, Tamaulipas. Illustrated. Monterrey, 1998 University of Nuevo Leon,1st Ed., 99 Pgs., 8 & 1/2 x 11, PB.

Author: Vito Alessio Robles

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This is the classic work about Texas and Coahuila in the Spanish Colonial Period. No other work approaches the magnitude of the author's narrative. Covers the first inhabitants, founding of Saltillo, Coahuila's founder, the resettlement of Nuevo Almadén, The Larios Expdition and Texas, the missions, the Marquesado of San Miguel de Aguayo. Alonso de León, first exporations of Texas, Monclova, St.Denis, Martín de Alarcón, the expedition of Rábago and Terán The war of independence and much more. Illustrated and with a great index. Mexico City, 1978 Editorial Porrua, S.A 2nd Ed., SPANISH TEXT, 6 &1/2 X 9, 751 Pgs., HB.

Author: Vito Alessio Robles

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The more voluminous history of Acapulco including Saltillo and Monterrey. As additional subtitle it includes: "Bosqus Historicos," " Unas Paginas Traspapeladas de la Historia de Coahuila y Texas," " Primera Imprenta en Coahuila," and " Heraldica Coahuilense." An excellent work in the Alessio Robles style. Shipping cost $4.75 ($2.75 regular shipping + $2.00 extra shipping). Mexico City, 1978, 1st Porrua Ed., SPTXT, PB, 670 Pgs.

Author: Vito Alessio Robles

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This narrative about the Spanish captain and colonizer of Northern New Spain was the first of Alessio Robles' major historical works. Urdinola was an agriculturist, cattleman, & Indian fighter, He founded the Pueblos of San Estevan de la Nueva Tlaxcala ( By Saltillo) and San Isidro de las Palomas(Now Arteaga, Coahuila.) Mexico City, 1981, 2nd Ed, SPTXT, 334 Pgs., HB.

Author: Vito Alessio Robles

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The second set of histories about Coahuila and Texas by the masterful historian of these areas. These are the volumes covering the Mexican period from the Independence from Spain to the Signing of the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. A must for students of the period. Mexico, 1979, 2nd ed., HB, SPTXT, 1082 Total Pgs.

Author: Felix D. Almaraz, Jr.

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Long-awaited biography of eminent yet unknown historian of the twentieth century. In 1939 he became a professor and historian at the University of Texas, teaching Latin American and Catholic History, publishing 18 books and nearly 50 articles in three decades. His seven-volume study, Our Catholic Heritage in Texas, 1519-1950 is considered best work ever written on the Spanish colonial era in Texas. College Sta., TX, 1999 1st Ed., 512 Pgs., HB

Author: Armando Alonzo

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Path breaking study of Tejano ranchers and settlers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley from their colonial roots in 1730 until 1900. Analyzes complex Mexican-Anglo interaction in South Texas, and how Tejanos continued to play a leading role in the commercialization of ranching after the 1848 Guadalupe Hidalgo treaty. A result of a careful study of land and tax records, brands, livestock bills of sale, wills, population and agricultural censuses, and oral histories. Also shows how Tejanos adapted to maintain control of their ranchos despite Anglo encroachment. Albuquerque, 1998, 1st Ed., 368 Pgs, PB.

Author: Mary Margaret McAllen Amberson, et al

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FIRST PAPERBACK PRINTING. With James A. McAllen & Margaret H. McAllen. A superb South Texas history of Spanish conquistadors, Mexican revolutionaries, cowboys, ranchers, Texas Rangers, Civil War generals, entrepreneurs, and empire builders. The book is very readable and meticulously researched. Abundantly illustrated with maps and photographs, many never before published. Denton, TX 2010 First Paperback Edition, 7 x 10, 655 Pgs., PB

Author: America Sunrise

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CALENDAR. This calendar from January 2005 to February 2006 is now dated but its value resides as a keepsake for the fourteen pictures and short biographies of prominent Hispanic San Antonians who grew up in the Prospect Hill area of West San Antonio,one of the first communities to be built West of the downtown in the early years of the 20th century. The area increasingly became a neighborhood of Mexican-American families buying their first homes. The calendar is sponsored by American Sunrise, A non-profit Cisneros Communities Venture, whose goal is to renovate the physical stock of housing in Prospect Hill, to assist new families to become homeowners, and to provide the support services for families and children that will enable them to take their places in American society. Their focus is " one square mile" bounded by Colorado Street on the East, Martin Street on the North, Zarzamora Street on the West, and Guadalupe Street on the South. The San Antonians featured are Hope Andrade,Lionel Sosa, Charles Barrett, Dr. Ricardo Romo, Hector Davila, Henry Cisneros, Tessa Martinez Pollack, Dr. Fernando Guerra,Alex Briseño,Jesse Treviño,The Cortez Brothers-Ruben, George and David, Sylvia Romo,Dr. Charles Briseño, and Isaac Ayala. San Antonio, 2005 Wire Spiral Bound Calendar.

Author: American Andalusian Association

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Written about the "First Horse of the America's." Historical narrative by Frank Thayer, Jr. Insert states "In Memory of Glenn O. Smith, He Brought the Andalsuian and Lusitano Back to the Americas." Contains pedigree charts of the horses and lists of owners and breeders and a few B&W photos. No date or publication place, 316 Pgs., 9&1/4 X 6, HB.

Author: Nicolás Anda Sánchez, de

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Volume II of this outstanding set covers more aspects of Teocaltiche life and businesses, such as banks, libraries,cultural agencies,schools, theaters, haciendas and their owners, hospitals, etc. Also a section on surrounding towns such as Mexticacán, San Miguel el Alto, Valle de Guadalupe and Villa Hidalgo. Mexico City, 1999 privately published 1st Ed., 446 Pgs., 7&1/4 x 10&1/4, PB.

Author: Nicolás Anda Sánchez, de

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This is Volume I by the author on Teocaltiche, Jalisco, a very thorough work with many photos covering the history of the town, illustrious persons including historians, sports figures, diplomats, writers, clergy, judges, merchants, officials, etc. Although not a genealogical work as such it covers activities of many families and names that would he helpful to persons with ancestral roots in the area. Mexico, D.F., 2003 2nd Edition self-published, 310 Pgs., 7&1/2 x 10&1/2, PB

Author: Nicolás Anda Sánchez, de

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Another good detailed work by the prolific author of works on the history of his hometown of Teocaltiche, Jalisco. The book is written in five parts. Part one is the Prehispanic Era. Part II is the 16th Century. Part III is the 17th Century. Part IV is the 18th Century. Part V is the 19th Century from 1800 to 1823. Contains several appendices. Not a genealogical work but contains many names. Many Illustrations. Mexico City, 2006 self-published 1st Ed., 198 Pgs.,8 x 10&1/2, PB.

Author: James M. Anderson

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Part of the Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations. A brief overview of Portugal today and its early history. Portugal and its history are relatively unknown, always in the shadow of it more popular neighbor, but its history is just as colorful, fascinating and unique as that of Spain. Many tourists are discovering this delightful country and its role as the founder of the modern world. Many of the settlers of Northern Mexico were Portuguese Christians, Conversos, or Crypto-Jews. Westport, CT, 2000 1st Ed., 222 Pgs., HB

Author: Bishop David Arias

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Back by popular demand. This is an American history book written from the Spanish perspective. The author is a Church historian, born and educated in Leon, Spain. The book demonstrates that no nation has left more of a mark in the United States. Her flag has flown over more of our territory over a longer period of time than even the stars and stripes. Three fourths of our country was under Spanish rule for more than two hundred years after Columbus. Her explorers and missionaries spread Chrstian civilization from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Provides a wealth of information regarding Hispanic cultivation of the fine arts, science, husbandry, medicine, and statesmanship north of the Rio Grande. Illustrated. Fitzwilliam, NH, 2004 Loreto Publications, 2nd Ed., 5 &1/2 x 8&1/2, 392 Pgs. PB.

Author: Jackie Smith Arnold

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Explains kinship, kinship groups, Marriage, family, names, wills, medicval charts, etc., Good charts explaining relationships. Baltimore, MD, 2000 Genealogical publishing Co., 2nd Ed., Updated glossary,bibliogrpahgy and index.123 Pgs., 5&1/2 x 8&1/2. PB

Author: José Ignacio Avellaneda

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Six Spanish expeditions entered the Highland Colombia between 1537 and 1543, subdued the Muisca Indians and created the New Kingdom of Granada. Of 2,000 who set out on this course of conquest and colonization, 654 survivors of the six expeditions are identified in this first ever collective biography of these conquistadores of Spanish Northern South America. Albuquerque, 1995, 1st Ed. HB, 288 Pgs.