Author: Hugh M. Hamill

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Contains 22 chronologically arranged essays on individual dictators, Diaz, Somoza, Trujillo, Peron, Stroessner, Castro , Etc. Perspectives by apologists & enemies. Norman, OK, 1992 1st Ed. PB, 373 Pgs.

Author: Lewis Hanke

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Noted borderlands historian David Weber describes this as a “ A classic work with a broad reach; It would be no stretch to say that The Spanish Struggle for Justice is one of the best known titles in Latin American history in English.” Hanke’s seminal work is the first significant English-language discussion of the legitimacy of conquest, first published in 1949. It remains a landmark in the historiography of the America’s and the implications of early Native-European encounters. Many heroes and villains are introduced and this edition contains a previously unpublished personal and professional reminiscence by the author along with an introduction by legal scholar Susan Scafidi and historian Peter Bakewell., Dallas, 2002, 1st SMU Ed., 246 Pgs., PB.

Author: Neil Hanson

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The defeat of the Spanish Armada was the defining international event of the Elizabethan age. in 1588 Spanish King Philip II, determined to reclaim England for the Catholic Church, launched a fleet of huge castle-crowned galleons that stretched for miles across the ocean. A battle-hardened Spanish army waited in Holland, ready to crush England's barely trained conscripts, many armed only with scythes, stakes or longbows. All that stood between Spain and victory was the English navy. English ships, tactics, weapons, and crews proved superior and Philip's "confident hope of a miracle' to give him victory was not fulfilled. The author also depicts the terrible fate that befell the seamen of both sides. Illustrated. New York, N.Y. 2003 Alfred A. Knopf 1st American Ed., 489 Pgs., 6&1/4 x 9&1/2, HB.

Author: Joyce ELizabeth Harman

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With a new introduction by Carl E. Swanson. The governors of the Spanish settlement-St. Augustine-to avoid deprivations and starvation, ignored official policy and allowed illicit traders form the British colonies to sell rice, beek, pork, and other supplies paid for by gold and silver. The author demonstrates the value to a struggling and neglected colony of an extensive trade by privateers from the ports of the English colonies. Map illustrations. Tuscaloosa, 2004 University of Alabama Press reprint of the 1969 1st Ed. by the St. Augustine Historical Society, 99 Pages, 6 x 9, PB.

Author: Charles H. Harris III, et al

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With Louis R. Sadler. The Decade 1910-1920 , the period of the Mexican Revolution, was the bloodiest along the Texas/New Mexico border in the controversial history of the Texas Rangers. Explores the clandestine role of Mexican President Venustiano Carranza and the "Plan of San Diego" Thought to be a plot hatched in South Texas but actually spawned by Carranza in Mexico. This plan called for the execution of all Anglo males sixteen and older and the establihsment of an Hispanic republic, designed to cause a race war with the main intent to end the US support of Pancho Villa. The Texas governor responded by ordering the Rangers to wipe out the insurgency that resulted in over 300 persons killed by Texas Rangers without judge or jury. Albuquerque, NM 2004 University of New Mexico Press 1st Ed., 671 Pgs., 7&1/2 x 10&1/2, HB.

Author: Stephen Harding Hart, Ed, et al

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Edited with Archer Butler Hulbert, New introduction by Mark L. Gardner. in 1806 U.S. Army General James L. Wilkinson assigned Lieutenant Zebulon Montgomery Pike to explore the headwaters of the Arkansas and Red Rivers. The party traveled across the Great Plains to thne Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.Throughout the journey Pike maintained a journal, describing terrain, Indians, hardships, and the group's daily activities. In present-day Southern Colrado's San Luis Valley Pike and his men were captured by the Spaniards and taken to Santa Fe, where many of his papers were confiscated, not to be uncovered until the early twentieth century. Pike was then taken south to Chihuahua, Mexico. Along the route Pike was a keen observer of Spanish settlemnets, military strength, commerce, natural resources, Indian tribes and more. Finally the Spanish governor escorted Pike and his party to Natchitoches, Louisiana where they arrived on July 1, 1807. Albuquerque, 2006 University of New Mexico Press 1st Ed., 280 Pgs., 6 x 9. HB.

Author: Thomas J. Henderson

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Mexico's struggle for independence was as much a series of civil wars and failed social revolutions as it was to separate Mexico from Spain. Mexico achieved its independence after more than ten years of bloodletting but none of the severe problems that plagued the nation were solved. The author provides a comprehensive, dynamic, and insightful account of the era showing why the revolution failed to bring about meaningful and sorely needded reform. Illustrated. New York, 2009 Hill and Wang, 1st Ed., 6 x 9, 246 Pgs., HB. Published at $ 27.50.

Author: Jay C. Henry

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Texas architecture in the first part of the 20th century encompasses a wide range of building styles, from an internationally inspired modernism to the Spanish Colonial Revival that recalls Texas' earliest European heritage. Contains sections on the Historigraphy of America and Texas Architecture in the Twentieth Century, The Survival of Past Traditions, Progressive Modes of Design, Academic Eclecticism:1900-1940, Regional Ecleticism; 1900-1940, Modernistic Modes of Design, 1928-1940, Residential Design: Modes and Typologies: 95-1940 and International and Rgional Modernism in the Public Sphere:1936-1945. Illustrated. Austin, TX 1993 University of Texcas Press, 1st Ed., 8&1/2 x 11, 364 Pgs., HB.

Author: Margaret Swett Henson

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Seen by many Mexican-Americans as a traitor, De Zavala has been praised by some for his efforts to improve the lower classes and create a republic in Mexico. A signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, he was a native of Yucatan, became governor of the state of Mexico and first prime minister to France. In protest against Santa Anna he moved his family to Texas. he became the first vice president of the new Republic of Texas. This work fills a long standing biographical void. Fort Worth, 1996, 1st Ed., HB, 134 Pgs.

Author: Gregory and Gloria Hernandez

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Contains an article on the Missionary Oblates and listings of cemeteries of Hidalgo,Starr, and Zapata Counties and a brief history of Starr County. Contains 934 Marriage extracts and has a Groom and Bride Index. San Antonio, TX 2012 Los Bexarenos Genealogical and Historical Society 1st Ed., 8 &1/2 x 11, 158 Pgs., PB.

Author: Steven F. Hernandez, Ed,

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This is the last of the published journals by SHHAR.Includes "Bernardo de Galvez," "Some Periods in the Life of General Bernardo de Galvez," "Blasones y Apellidos Galvez," "Lasting Legacy of Insurgent General Pedro Moreno de Ortega y Gonzalez de Hermosillo: A Biographical, Historical and Genealogical Study," "Archivo de la Parroquia del Carmen y Abasolo, Nuevo Leon: Confirmaciones, 1893," "Alonso de Robalcaba," "Michocan: A Struggle for Identity," "Los Hernandez Gamino:breve Resena de una Familia Altena," "Descendants of Diego Rendon y Maria Valverde," "El Origen de Tres Genearcas Altenas en una Solicitud de Ordenes del Siglo XVI," and "Basic Foundations of Significant Families of Mexico, Tello de Orozco." Midway City, CA 2003 SHHAR 1st Ed., 8&1/2 x 11. 260 Pgs., PB.

Author: Gregory H. Hernandez, et al

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With Gloria Martinez Hernandez, Sylvia L. Valero and Robert Garcia, Jr. Contains extracts from La Capilla de Santiago (1854-1877), Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (1877-1885), located at Graytown and Cañada Verde, (Wilson County , Texas). Over 1800 baptisms recorded for many families who moved to San Antonio making this a genealogical gem. San Antonio, Los Bexareños Genealogical Society 2006 1st Ed., 259 Pgs., 8. &1/2 x 11, PB.

Author: Hidalguia

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This is a two volume work in honor of Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent on the 25th anniverasry of the Hidalguia Journal. De Cadenas y Vicent was the long time director of these Spanish works of genealogy. Contains over 50 articles by various authors. Some of the subjects and families are : Los Nuñez de Cádiz, Familias de Guatemala con Ascendencia Real, Militares de Origen Noble de El Capitan Garcia Ramirez de Jaen, Argentina, Los Flaginez de Leon, Senorio de los Medrano, Sebastian, Descendencia de Rurik en Espana, Registro de la Real Eetampilla, Los Vizcondes de Girona Despues llamados de Cabrera, Bernardo de Miramon, Filiacion Troncal de los Senores Guevara y Onate, El apellido Diez Originario de Baeza, Doña Elvira de Portocarrero y el Encumbarmiento de don Alvaro de Luna, Marqués de Villarreal de Alava, El Cardenal Tavera asesor politico de Carlos V, Marqués de Jaureguizar, Carta Genealogica de don Miguel de Unamuno, Distinguida Order de Carlos III, Marqués de Desio Conde de Borrajeiros, Marquées de Torrebermeja, Los Quiñones de Segovia, Santa Teresa, Reina de León y Monja del Cister, among others. Madrid, 1978 Hidalguia, 1st Ed., 7 x 10, 1,048 Pgs., uncut, PB.

Author: THomas Hillerkuss

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A superb biographical dictionary of persons appearing in the 16th and early 17th century in the Western part of new Spain. Covers Colima, Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas, Durango, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Western Michoacan, San Luis Potosi, and Nuevo León. This is the fourth volume in the series in two parts with the extra volume designated as Anexos. Contains over 3,300 individual wntries. The second volume, Anexos, contains 67 genealogical charts of important persons of the era. Volumes 1&2 are out of print. See item # 879 for volume 3. Mexico City, 2010 Universidad Autonoma de Zacatecas and Serviprint 1st Ed., 8 & 1/2 x 11, 855 Total Pgs., PB

Author: Thomas Hillerkuss

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The third volume of this unique biographical dictionary featuring persons appearing in the 16th century and early 17th century in Western New Spain and Nueva Galicia. States covered are Colima, Jalisco,Nayarit, Sinaloa, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas, Durango,Chihuahua, Coahuila, Western Michoacán, San Luis Potosí, and Nuevo León. Has 3,022 individuals listed. There are other planned volumes. Volume I&2 are out of print. Zacatecas, 2006 Universidad Autonoma de Zacatecas 1st Ed., Spanish Text, 8 x 10&3/4, 496 Pgs., PB.

Author: Thomas Hillerkuss, et al

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With Gerardo Ruvalcaba Arredondo and Milagros del Carmen Sánchez Flores. Hillerkuss is the author of the Diccionario Biográfico del Occidente Novohispano. He and his assistants have compiled these toponyms (place names or districts) based on the Iberian maps published in 1570 by Abraham Ortelius, and those of Joan BLaeu in 1665, in addition to the recompilation of censuses edited in 1829 by Tomás González. It is essential for historians to know the jurisdictions, both civil and ecclesiastical, in their areas of interest. While current geographical institutions are helpful for districts in the last 100-150 years the older one are harder to locate. This work organized by areas alphabetically should facilite research. Zacatecas, 2007 Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas 1st Ed., COMPACT DISK.

Author: Prof. José Guadalupe Hinojosa Cantu

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A brief study of another unique Nuevo Leon Town. Good work. Most common surnames in the area are Reina, Hinojosa, &Chapa. Monterrey,1993, 1st Ed. PB, SPTXT, 89 Pgs.

Author: Eduardo Javier Hinojosa González

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Contains marriage records for the period extracted from microfilm of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and compared to the books published by SAGA, The Corpus Christi Texas Spanish American Genealogical Society. Each entry (over 800)is detailed with sources listed. Contains index. San Antonio, 2006 Privately published 1st Ed., 135 Pgs., 8 &1/2 x 11, PB.

Author: Eduardo J. Hinojosa González

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Over 2,800 entries. General Treviño is located between Agualeguas and Cerralvo. Many of the families of those two towns are linked to the families of General Treviño. The author beagn this work with 1600 family groups he had previusly compiled, then took additional data from the civil records, an unpublished mnuscript by don Ernesto Hinojosa Galindo-twice mayor of General Treviño who also worked in the civil registry- and from the records of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. San Antonio, TX, 2005 privately published 1st Ed., 143 Pgs., 8 & 1/2 x 11, PB

Author: Eduardo Javier Hinojosa González

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The much anticipated second volume of marriages of this important Northern Mexico town. The marriage records of Agualeguas unite this community with Cerralavo and General Treviño. Starts with marrige record #158, January 7, 1834 with the wedding of José Pedro Pompa Zertuche and María Justa García García and ends with marriage record #401, November 16, 1844 between José Fernando Vela Fernández and María Ramona Cantú Vela. Contain hany index. San Antonio, TX, Privately published 1st Ed., 143 Pgs., 8 &1/2 x 11, PB.

Author: Phil Hirsch, ed.

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A collection of twelve stories of fighting men who did the impossible in battle and won the nation's highest award. Good-slight curl on lower corner, top tearing at the spine. Text good. New York, N.Y, 1967 Pyramid Books 1st Ed., 192 Pgs., Mass Market Paperback.

Author: Kathleen G. HJerter

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Introduction by William Weber Johnson, Afterword by Becky Duval Reese. Lea died in 2001 after a career as a muralist, painter, book illustrator, World War II artist-correspondent, historian, novelist, and humanist. This volume makes available the full range of his vigorous work: The well-known and the previously unseen. Old Admirers will delight in the presentation and a whole new generation will be awed by his unique contributions. College Station, Texas, 2003 Texas A&M University Press Memorial Ed., 257 Pgs., 12&1/4 x 9&1/2, HB.

Author: Russell Hoban

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Pictures by Lillian Hoban. A weekly Reader Book. All hardcover books in this series selected by a distinguished Selection Board. Very Good, very slight wear top and bottom spine. New York, N.Y.,1969 Parents' Magazine Press 1st Ed., unpaginated, 7&1/4 x 9&1/4, Pictorial cover, HB.

Author: Louisa Schell Hoberman, et al

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Edtd. by Louisa Schell Hoberman and Susan Migden Socolaw, Essay collection about cities in the Spanish and Portuguese New World. As early as 1580, 222 Towns existed between these two nascent world powers. Essays cover Large Landowners, Merchants, Bureaucrats, Churchmen, Female Religious, Military, Artisans, other underclass. Albuquerque, 1993, 5th Pr., 350 Pgs., PB.

Author: Paul E. Hoffman

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Broadly researched book focusing on neglected part of Spanish colonial history - Southeastern North America during the sixteenth century. Early voyages, later explorations and colonial settlements. Baton Rouge, 1990, 1st Ed., HB, 353 Pgs.

Author: Harold Holzer, Ed,

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Edited with Joshua Wolf Shenk, and with commentary by distinguished Americans. Celebrates the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth with a unique collectible volume of his writings, faithfully reproducing 40-some of the great Emancipator's handwritten letters and speeches with commentary by the likes of John Updike, Toni Morrison and Bill Clinton, among others. Alongside the letters is a printed copy. This is an intimate look at one of the finest presidents our country has ever known. Illustrated. New York, NY, 2009 Bantam Books 1st Ed., 196 Pgs., 8 &/12 x 11, HB. Published at$ 35.00.

Author: Lu Ann Homza, Ed.

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The Spanish Inquisition was one of the most infamous institutions in Western European history and a symbol of intolerence for its pursuit of religious orthodoxy through fear secrecy, and torture. This book is a collection of previuosly untranslated court documents, practical manuals, and letters that depict the Inquisition in vivid detail, and offer fresh perspective on various topics such as the persecution of converted Jews and Muslims, women in Spanish religious life and the relationship with the Spanish monarchy. Indianapolis, 2006 Hackett Publishing Company, Inc., 1st Ed., 272 Pgs., 5&1/2 x 8&1/2, HB.

Author: Ann Hope

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Illustrated by Virgilio Manahan. A Storytime Book. A young boy dreams of living with Dinosaurs. VG-price label-front cover. New York, N.Y. 1978 Prestige Books,Inc., 1st Ed., unpaginated, 5&1/4 x 6&1/4, HB.

Author: Clifford Hopewell

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Palm Sunday, March 27, 1836 was one of the most dreadful days in the war for independence between Mexico and Texas. On that fateful day on direct orders of Santa Anna, James Walker Fannin and his men were executed at Presido la Bahia, near the town of Goliad. The author describes the start of hostilities in October, 1835, the two Mexican armies who threatened to overrun Texas, the fall of the Alamo and the attack on Presdio la Bahia which Fannin had named Fort Defiance. Describes garrison life and the battle at Coleto Plains where Fannin's army, without water supply and defenses, surrendered to General Urrea. Austin, 1998, 1st Ed., HB, 192 Pgs.

Author: Stanley F. Horn

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A comprehensive, detailed and authoritative book about the home and home life of General Andrew Jackson. Illustrated w/photos and prints. Very Good-as new , VGDJ, Brodart cover. Nashville, TN, Ladies'Hermitage Association 1976 3rd Printing. 219 Pgs., 6&1/4 x 9&1/4. HB.

Author: Leonora and Arthur Hornblow

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Illustrations by Micahel F. Frith. A step-up book of dinosaurs, serpeants, turtles, tortoises, gila monsters, horned toads, lizards and cameleons. VG. New York, N.Y., 1970 Random House 1st Ed., 60 Pgs., 6&1/2 x 8&1/2, Pictorial cover, HB.

Author: Tony Horowitz

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The author made an unsettling discovery on a visit to Plymouth Rock. A history major, he found out at middle age that his grasp of America's history was that of a third-grader. After Columbus dicovered America in 1492 and the English Colonists arrived in 1609, he wondered what happened in between. This book uncovers the neglected history, most of which concerns the conquest and settlement of America by Spain. Illustrated. Published at 27.50. New York, N.Y. Henry Holt and Company, 2008 1st Ed. 445 Pgs., 6 x 9, HB.

Author: Granville W. & N.C. Hough

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Part Six of the borderlands series by the authors, this on Louisiana, studying how the Spanish Army and Navy had worked during the American Revolutionary period to defeat the English and thereby support the fledgling English colonies in their War for Independence. Includes “Louisiana Time Line,” “Participating Groups in the War Activities,” “Louisiana Patriots and Near Patriots,” "Kentucky Patriots – Captives to Canada.” Much more information is included such as a listing of the ships known to have participated in Mobile & Pensacola campaigns. San Antonio, TX 2003 Borderlands Press 2nd Pr., 198 Pgs., 8 & ½ by 11 size, PB.

Author: Granville W. & N.C. Hough

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Part Five of the borderlands series by the authors, this on Texas, studying how the Spanish Army and Navy had worked during the American Revolutionary period to defeat the English and thereby support the fledgling English colonies in their War for Independence. Includes “Texas Time Line and Activities,” “Missions, Priests, Land and Prayers for Victory in Texas,” “Beef For Spanish Armies from Texas Ranches During the 1779-1783 War With England,” “Military Service in Texas During Spain’s 1779-1783 War with England,” “Texas Donations to the War Fund to Defeat England,” “Texas Patriots and Near Patriots,” Much more. San Antonio, TX, CA 2003 Borderlands Press, 2nd Pr., 176 Pgs, 8½ by 11 size, PB.

Author: Granville W. & N.C. Hough

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Part four of the borderlands series by the authors this on New Mexico, studying how the Spanish Army and Navy had worked during the American Revolutionary period to defeat the English and thereby support the fledgling English colonies in their War for Independence. Includes “New Mexico 1777-1785 Time Line and Activities,” “Governor Anza’s New Mexico Indian Campaign,” “New Mexico Donations to the War Fund and other Contributions,” “New Mexico Settlers and Militia,” and “New Mexico Patriots.” Includes also list of useful references. San Antonio, 2003 Borderlands Press, 2nd pr., 182 Pgs., 8½ by 11 size , PB.

Author: Granville W. & N.C. Hough

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Third in a series by the authors to study how the Spanish Army and Navy had worked during the American Revolutionary period to defeat the English and thereby support the fledgling English colonies in their War for Independence. This effort was motivated by the recognition that some descendants of Spanish citizens in the borderlands states who had contributed money to the war and/or who had served as soldiers were not being recognized by the National Society for the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) or the National Society for the Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR). Some were already accepted such as the men who served under Bernardo de Galvez along with descendants of Texans who drove cattle to Louisiana for Galvez’ campaigns. This work makes the case (with extensive research) why patriotic organizations should accept descendants of Spanish/Mexican soldiers who served in the Spanish borderlands during the American Revolution. Includes “The Arizona/Sonora Time Line and Activities,” “Yuma Participants,” “Arizona Contributions to the War Fund,” “ Settlers and Land Owners,” “Primeria Alta” Many lists of persons drawn from various sources. San Antonio, TX 2003 Borderlands Press 2nd Pr. 166 Pgs., 8½ by 11 size, PB.

Author: Granville W. & N.C. Hough

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This is part 7 of the Spanish Borderlands Patriot Series. These books study how the Spanish Army and Navy worked during the American Revolutionary Period and aided the cause of U.S. freedom. Many descendants of Spanish citizens in the borderlands who contributed money or served as soldiers and sailors have previously not been recognized by the National Revolutionary War hereditary societies and these books make a good case why they should be included. Contains detailed information on West Indies activities and individuals involved. San Antonio, TX, 2nd special edition, 178 Pgs., PB.

Author: Granville W. and N.C. Hough

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This two-volume work was the first study in the series and now back in print. The purpose of these books is to study how the Spanish army and navy had worked during the American Revolutionary period to defeat the English and thereby support the fledgling English colonies in their fight for independence. Spain officially entered the war in 1779 although aid had been extended to the colonies and the continental army before that through private sources. Many descendants of Spanish citizens in the borderlands who had contributed money and/or served as soldiers and sailors were not recognized by the National Revolutionary War hereditary societies, these works make the case (with extensive research) why patriotic organizations should accept descendants of these Spanish participants as members. Midway City, CA, 1998 1st Ed., 2nd Pr., 344 Total Pgs.

Author: Granville W. and N.C. Hough

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This eighth in a series covers the patriots of Northwestern new Spain-South of the border-the two states of Baja California, Sinaloa, Sonora, Nueva Vizcaya (Chihuahua and Durango), Nueva Estremadura (Coahuila, Nuevo León and Nuevo Santander (Tamualipas). Also included are naval units and other supporting units and institutions from other parts of New Spain. The purpose is to identify four groups of 1779-1783 patriots: Soldiers and sailors in Spanish service; members of militia called up for service; citizens who contributed funds to defray expenses; and priests who led public prayers for Spain’s military success. Midway City, CA 2001 1st Ed., 180 Pgs. PB.

Author: Edwin P. Hoyt

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An epic story of A German raider who glided quietly out of Kiel Harbor on November 30, 1916 with concealed vicious guns and tons of mines. For the next 15 months she ran the British blockade, laid mines off the coast of Scotland and moved to the North Atlantic. She also prowled the Indian Ocean, The South Pacific and skirted the Antartic Ocean. later she terrorized Australia, and attacked Singapore and Ceylon. Thorugh all this she suffered food and fuel shortages, nearly foundered in a gale and was once covered with ice. She survived to return home triumphant her hold now full of prisoners. VG. Owner's name in Inside cover. New York, N.Y. 1977 Pinnacle Books, Inc. 1st Ed., 208 Pgs., Mass Market Paperback.

Author: Charles Hudson

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One of history’s most intriguing mysteries has been the route of de Soto in 1539-1540 across the Southeastern United States. The author blends archaeology, history and geography to put the route on a map for the first time. A definitive work. Athens, Ga., 1998 Repr., 561 Pgs., PB.

Author: David Humphreys

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Actually titled, " An Essay on the Life of the Honourable Major-General Israel Putnam." General Israel Putnam is remembered in history as exclaiming to the American soldiers at the Battle of Bunker Hill, " Don't fire'til you see the white of their eyes!" Lovingly known as "Old Put," he was one of Washington's original generals and a colorful patriot. This biography was written by a contemporary when the Society of the Cincinnati was formed, composed of men who wre officers in the Revolution. University Park, IL nd, Libery Fund Ed., 5 &1/2 x 8&1/2, 172 Pgs. Wraps, Published at $ 22.00.

Author: Jeffrey Wm. Hunt

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The only comprehensive study of this unique event. More than two months after Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia on April 9, 1865, The New York Times reported a surprising bit of news. A battle had been fought on May 12-13 near Brownsville, Texas at Palmetto Ranch between Union and Confederate forces resulting in a Confederate victory. It has become one of the most forgotten and mythologized battles of the Civil War. New archival information including letters and the entire transcript of the court martial of a federal officer, have shed new light on this interesting chapter in Texas history. Contrary to prior belief the Confederates were aware of Lee’s surrender, but in this arena the confederates were not ready to lay down arms. The author also expertly explains why the Rio Grande region was such an important military arena to both armies. The battle did nothing to change the war’s income but it represented a final irony to a conflict replete with ironies, unexpected successes, and lost opportunities. Austin, 2002 1st Ed., 217 Pgs., PB.

Author: Albert L. Hurtado

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This is a welcome book about a giant and largely unrecognized historian who founded the Borderlands School of History emphasizing Spain's critical role in America's early years. The biography offers a new critical assessment of the life, works, and ideas of Herbert Eugene Bolton (1870-1953) He became a leading historian of the American West, Mexico, and latin America. Bolton was a pupil of Frederick Jackson Turner and his research took him not only to the archives and libraries of Mexico but out onto the trails blazed by Spanish soldiers amd missionaries during the colonial period. Interest in this era waned after his death and Hurtado examines his life against the backdrop of the cultural and political controversies of his day. Hopefully, another scholar and a university will carry on his work in a field that is seeing significant emerging new evidence of how important Spain and its people were to the development of the New World. Berkeley, 2012 University of California Press 1st Ed., 6 x 9, 370 Pgs., HB.