Author: Cornelius Ryan

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A New York Times bestseller for 22 weeks. Five bridges had to seized intact by airborne assualt. It was the fifth, the crucial bridge over the Lower Rhine at a place called Arnhem, 64 miles behind the German lines, that worried the allied commander Lt. General Frederick Browning who sated to Field Marshal Montgomery that "We might be going a bridge too far." Illustrated. VG-Owner's name on inside cover. New York, N.Y. 1974 Popular Library Ed., 670 Pgs., Mass Market Paperback.

Author: Angie Debo

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Introduction by Sharon Leckie. This is a boxed and new edition by the Folio Society, first printed in 1970 by The University of Oklahoma Press. The text of this edition follows that of the seventh impression with minor emendations. Great color and sepia tone illustrations. A must for any scholar of Native Americans. The book is bound in full buckram with a printed panel. GREAT GIFT. London, 2003 1st Folio Society Edition, 490 Pgs, 6 &1/2 x 9&3/4, HB.

Author: Charles F. Schmidt

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This is one of those elusive and much-sought-after histories of Texas counties. Has chapters on Background of Washington County, The County, Towns and Communities, and Brenham. Very fine-as new. No dust cover. Name index. San Antonio, 1949 Naylor Company 1st Ed., 5&1/2 x 8&1/2, 160 Pgs., HB.

Author: Beatriz de la Garza

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In 1912 at the Gutiérrez family ranch near Laredo, Alonzo W. Allee shot and killed don Francisco Gutiérrez and his son Manuel. It began as a simple dispute over Alee's unauthorized tenacy at the ranch. The author desribes how influential Anglo's financed a first-class legal team for Allee's defense and how Anglo-owned papers help shape public opinion. An engrossing account of the crime and the subsequent trial that exposed the racial tensions in the political, ethnic, and cultural world of the Texas-Mexico border. Austin, TX, 2003 University of Texas Press 1st Ed., 142 Pgs. 6 X 9&1/4,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: Don Blevins

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The Priest is Father Michael Muldoon and Sarah Bowman is the entrepreneur of Ill Repute. A recognizable figure to our customers is Madam Candelaria in an article, " Was She at the Alamo-or Wasn't She?" Elevn other characters including R.M Williamson, known as " Three Legged Willie," and Lizzie Johnson Williams, "Educator, Rancher, Trail Boss, Miser." Guilford, CT, 2008 TwoDot 1st Ed., 189 Pgs., 6 x 9, PB

Author: Gregory D. Cosio

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This is a hardcover edition of the paperbound version offered as Item # 789. It is a welcome book with genealogical and family information from the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. The author shares with us some of his research into his family lines with helpful hints based on experience. Contains extracts of 16th and 17th century baptisms, marriages,and deaths from many Chihuahua cities such as Parral, Villa de Zaragoza, Camargo, Jimenez, Meoqui, Saucillo, Santa Barbara, Valle de San Bartolome (rare 1600's extracts of San Bartolome), Chihuahua, San Francisco de Borja. , Aldama, Jaurez, Valle del Rosario, Cusihuiriachic, and other, along with some Durango information. Illustrated with photos, copies of archival documents, and more. El Monte, CA 2009 Privately printed 1st Ed., 8 & 1/2 x 11, 371 Pgs, HB.

Author: Gregory D. Cosio

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A very welcome book with genealogical and family information from the State of Chihuahua, Mexico. The author shares with us some of his research into his family lines with helpful hints based on his experience. Contains extracts of 16th and 17th century baptisms, marriages, and deaths from many Chihuahua cities such as Parral, Villa de Zaragoza, Camargo, Jimenez, Meoqui, Saucillo, Santa Barbara, Valle de San Bartolome,(rare 1600's extracts of San Bartolome), Chihuahua, San Francisco de Borja, Aldama,Juarez, Valle Del Rosario, Cusihuiriachic, and others, along with some Durango information. Illustrated with photos, copies of archival documents and more. El Monte, CA 2009 Privately Printed 1st Ed, 371 Pgs., PB.

Author: Mark Twain

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Includes an introduction by Roy Blount, Jr. and Prefatory by the author setting the stage for a collection of 32 short stories including, " The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," " A Touching Story of George Washington's Boyhood," and " Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offenses." Illustrated by Rod Waters. This book is new and boxed. London, 2003 The Folio Society Fifth Printing, 266 Pgs., 5&1/4 x 8 &1/2. Published at $ 36.95, 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: Jerry Thompson

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Contains more than 150 images, many never before published telling the story of South Texas from the Coahuiltecan Indians and the Spanish colonizers to the cattlemen and wildcatters who conquered the brush country. Dr. Thompson details, six centuries of exciting history, illustrated with works by artists Lino Sanchez y Tapia, Theodore Gentilz, Frederick Remington and photographers Robert Runyon, E. O. Goldbeck, and Russell Lee, among others. Austin, 1997, 1st Ed., HB, 300 Pgs.,

Author: Robert Cameron, et al

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With Herb Lingl. Text by Luis Herrera-Lasso M. This is a collection of aerial photographs by Cameron and Lingl taken from unusual angles and heights, with broad perspectives and closeups offering a unique view of Mexico City. Here are the heights of Popocatepetl's smoking cones, the intimate view of the chinampas in the channels of Xochimilco, and inumerable insights about North America's oldest metropolis.All in vivid color. San Francisco, nd, Cameron and Company 1st
Ed., 11 x 14, 160 Pgs.

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: David T. Thackery

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The author is a pioneer in providing resources for the African American researcher. Using this book African American researchers will discover a connection to the past as well as direction on how to best conduct a query into a sometimes diffuclt area of family history research. Uses plantation, military, census, deed, probate and several other records sources. New but has a slight bend in lower right hand cover. Published at $12,95, reduced. Orem UT, Ancestry 2000 1st Printing. 5 &1/2 x 8&1/2, 152 Pgs., PB.

Author: Peter Chamberlain, et al

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With Chris Ellis. Drawings by Kenneth M.Jones. A small concise pictorial guide to German Operations in the Western Desert, 1941-1942. Text and photos. Upper right edge clipped. Owner's name on flyleaf. Listed as "Wehrmacht Illustrated" this is No. 1 of a series.MIddlesex, England, 1971 Allmark Publishing Co. Ltd 1st Ed., 5&3/4 x 8&1/4, 32 Pgs., PB.

Author: George Farias, et al

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Co-authored by Guadalupe A. Martínez. Winner of the 2011 Jim Parish Award for Documentation and Publication presented by the Webb County Heritage Foundation. Agapito Martínez and Emma Almazán lived in a period in the border city of Laredo, Texas when an old world of landed gentry and small town ambiance was giving way to a new commercial order propelled by the global conflict of World War II. In addition, Laredo was unique in Texas history in that outsiders of other nationalities were absorbed into the Hispanic culture instead of the opposite experiences of other Texas cities. Agapito and Emma had twelve children but two sons and a set of twins died young. Eight sisters survived who defined and exemplified for their children the bonding and loyalty that characterized the early pioneer families of Northern Mexico and Texas. With different personalities and skills, they succeeded in passing on the great values they learned from their ancestors. This book explores the family history, ancestry, and descendants through genealogical charts, numerous photos, and reminiscences by the two surviving sisters and cousins. This book is also a celebration of life and the many wonderful ways that a family continues its journey morally and spiritually down through the ages. Some of the families that married into the Martínez clan contributed family data also. These primary related families are Azios, Claflin, Diosdado, Espinoza, Farías, Pappas, Sommerville, Virján and Zepeda. Contains an article on Francisco Martínez, an early Texas explorer and pioneer of Pensacola, Florida, and profiles of Martínez members of Los Bexareños Genealogical Society in San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio, 2011 Borderlands Press Limited First Edition of 100 copies, signed and numbered by the authors, 8&1/2 x 11 size, 428 Pgs., PB.

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 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: J. Bryan III

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The story of the Yorktown, what it was really like to serve on this giant ship and the courage, humor, and patience of the men who carried the war across the immense Pacific. Good-slight tear lower spine, front cover edges folded. New York, N.Y., 1954 Ballantine Books 1st Ed., 205 Pgs., Mass Market Paperback.

Author: Thomas Ricks Lindley

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Foreword by Stephen Harrigan. Lindley, A former criminal investigator for the United States Army, has diligently sifted through the historical record of the Alamo conflict and has found some surprising rew evidence. Lindley states that this book is not a popular history, but rather methodical piece-by-piece dismantling of what we thought we knew about the battle combined with convincing speculation about what might have really happened. Illustrated and with index. Lanham, MD, Republic of Texas Press, 2003 1st Ed., 386 pages, 5&1/2 x 81/2, Trade PB.

Author: Jean Darby

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A special publication commemorating the first 100 years of Alice, Texas, called the Hub City of South Texas. Includes general history of discovery and exploration, Nueces County and Jim Wells County, a description of the area and many photographs and historical data divided into the periods of 1888-1913, 1913-1938, 1938-1963 and 1963-1988. With index. Austin, 1989 Nortex Press 1st Ed., 8 &1/2 x 11, 96 pgs. HB.

Author: Jack Jackson

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Fearing that its northeastern territory in Texas would be lost to North American colonists, Mexico sent Juan N. Almonte on an inspection to determine the actual state of affairs- The last conducted by a high-ranking Mexican official before revolution engulfed Texas. Upon his return Almonte wrote a secret report of the measures necessary to avoid losing Texas-a report that has been unknown to scholars and the general public. It is presented here in English for the first time along with more than fifty letters written by Almonte during the inspection. This document offers crucial new insights on Texas affairs and will change the way historians regard Mexico's attitude toward the foreign colonists and their revolution of 1835-1836. Illustrated with 12 figures and contains index. Another masterful work by Jackson. Austin, 2003, 1st Ed., 503 pgs. PB.

Author: John Ferling

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In this gripping chronicle of America's struggle for independence award-winning historian John Ferling transports readers to the grim realities of that war, capturing an eight-year conflict filled with heroism, suffering, cowardice, betrayal and fierce dedication. Ferling demonstrates that it was a war that America came closer to losing than is usually remembered. General George Washington put it best when he said the American victory was 'Little short of a standing miracle." Illustrated. New York, 2007 Oxford University Press, Book Club Edition, 679 Pgs., 6 x 9, HB.

Author: Jo Emma Bravo Quezada

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BACK IN PRINT-LIMITED COPIES AVAILABLE. The author has reprinted this book which has been much in demand. Color photos added of the dedication and unveiling of Three Markers. Contains brief history and genealogy charts of families of the San Ignacio area with several maps. Many back and white photos of homes and other structures. San Antonio, 2008 Privately Printed 2nd Ed., 215 Pgs., 7 &1/2 x 10, PB.

Author: Guillermo Garmendia Leal

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Documentation/descendant charts of de Leon's descendants. Monterrey, 2005, 2nd Ed., Repr. SPTXT, 34 Pgs.

Author: Ralph H. Vigil

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Illuminates the key role of the Oidor, or Royal Judge, appointed by the Spanish monarch to administer justice and law to settlers and subjects. Zorita administered competently but with a humanists interests in the cultures where he served in Santo Domingo, New Granada, Guatemala and New Spain. Zorita left many writings after retirement including thorough account of Aztec social structure and a bibliography of works about the Indies.2nd place Quincentennial Prize by Spanish Ministry of Culture. Norman, Okla. 1987 1st Ed., 382 Pgs.,

Author: Donald E. Chipman

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This is a booklet in the Fred Rider Cotton Popular History Series. Most books about Cabeza de Vaca concern his epic journey across Texas in the 16th century, but that is only half of his fascinating story. Between 1528 and 1536 de Vaca traveled an estimated 2,480 to 2,640 miles from the Texas Coast near Galveston Island to San Miguel de Culiacan near the Pacific Coat of Mexico. Later he served as the royal governor of Asunción, Paraguay. He led his party from the Brazilian coast inland to Asunción, about 1200 miles, also on foot.The book examines his extraordinary adventures on two continents and his remarkable growth as a humanitarian. Austin, Texas 2012 Texas State Historical Commission 1st Ed., 5 &1/2 x 8 &1/2, 70 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: Inga Clendinnen

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A detailed view of Maya and Spanish relations in the sixteenth century. People on both side were changed, even transformed (when they were not destroyed) but the author shows that in fundamental perceptions and boundaries, they remained true to their past. New but has remainder mark on book bottom. New York, 2005 Cambridge University Press 2nd Ed., 4th Pr., 245 Pgs., PB.

Author: Torcuato Luca de Tena

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Part of the “ Memoria de la Historia “ series. A narrative of the age of discovery and unusual anecdotes of its history. Includes Hernan Cortes, Luis de Santangel, Nicolas de Ovando, Legazpi and the Philippines, many more. Barcelona, 1992 2nd Ed. 218 Pgs. SPTXT, PB.

Author: U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

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New issue of 39 cent stamps of various models of cycles 20 to a sheet. Shipped in a photo mailer by First Class Mail with delivery confirmation. ONLY ONE SHEET AVAILABLE. 2005 USPS.

Author: The Library of America

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This is a beautifully bound set of American Poetry from the 19th century with blue cloth boards still shrink wrapped in indivual volume slipcases. Unopened so do not have full details but set is new. Contains, Freneau, Whitman, Poe, Emerson, Bryant, Longfellow, Whittier, Tuckerman, Lazarus,Stickney, Harper, etc.New York, Abt. 1995, est. 1,000 pages per volume, 5&1/2 x 8&1/2. HB. Originally priced at $ 70.00

Author: Felipe Fernández-Armesto

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in 1507 European cartographers struggled to name the newly found lands of the Western Hemisphere. They settled on America, after Amerigo Vespucci, an obscure Florentine explorer. He was a contemporary, confidant, and rival of Columbus. He was a man of genuine achievement and chronicler of discovery. He had a legendery ablity to sell himself, that no doubt paid off in having a new continent named for him. New York, N.Y. 2007 Randon House Book Club Ed. 5 &1/2 x 8&1/2, 231 Pgs., HB

Author: Guadalupe Agapito Martinez, et al

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A computer generated genealogical chart from the files of Jerry Benavides of HOGAR, the Dallas Texas Hispanic Genealogy Society. The genealogical lines of Guadalupe A. Martinez are shared by many persons primarily in Northern Mexico and South Texas who descend from the pionerring families who first came to the " wilderness" of the Saltillo and Monterrey area. Texas was " the Unknown land" then and these first families would slowly move northward to be the first to establish ranches and towns in what is now present day Texas. Contains pictures of Martínez, Laurel and Guerra families and homes. Has index and source references. San Antonio, TX 2005 Los Bexareños, Genealogical Society 1st Ed., 146 Pgs., 8&1/2 x 11, HB.

Author: Ventura Rocha

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This is the English version of item #829 Sangre Nuestra, Tierra Ajena. It is a family history and memoir of the author, a native of San Antonio, Texs, an engineering graduate of Texas A&M College who pursued a successful career in this field but later did well also opening Mexican Restuarants in Madrid, Spain where he has lived for the past 50 years. The book begins in Spain during the Golden Age when his ancestors emigrated to New Spain. He narrates the triumphs and tragedies of his great grandparents,his grandparents,his parents, and his own life. Other surnames are Taboada, Crillo, Manríquez, Urizar, Garza, Fernández, and Narváez. Madrid, Spain, Nd., 1st Ed. 233 Pgs., 6&1/4 x 8&1/4, HB.

Author: Ventura Rocha

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This is the English version of item # 829,Sangre Nuestra, Tierra Ajena. It is a family history and memoir of the author, a native of San Antonio, Texas and an engineering graduate of Texas A&M College who pursued a successful career in this field but later did well also opening Mexican Restaurants in Madrid,Spain where he has lived for the last 50 years. The book begins in Spain during the Golden Age when his ancestors emigrated to New Spain. He narrates the triumphs and tragedies of his great grandparents, his grandparents, his parents , and his own life. Other surnames are Taboada, Crillo, Manríquez, Urizar, Garza, Fernández and Narváez. Madrid, Spain, Nd. Privately printed 1st Ed., 233, 5 &1/2 x 8&1/2, PB.

Author: David and Tamar de Sola Pool

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USED BOOK. Shearith Israel is the oldest synagogue congregation in the continent. Until 1825 it was the only synagogue in New York City. Early in September 1654, at the time of the Jewish New Year with its message of life, atonement, and thanksgiving, a small group of twenty-three Sephardic Jews landed on these "shores of hope" This book was written to celebrate the tercentenary of Jewish settlement in North America. Very Good. Has slight separation of front board from spine. No Dust Jacket. New York, 1955 Columbia University Press 1st Ed., EXLIB, 7&1/2 X 10, 595 Pgs., HB.

Author: David Montejano

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A prize winning work astutely describing forces which formed Texas as a whole. Provides insight into understanding the contradictions of today's Texas. Austin, 1994, 5th PB, Repr. 397 Pgs

Author: Hubert J. Miller

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Part of the Tinker Pamphlet Series for the Teaching of Mexican American Heritage. The story of the first viceroy is also a study of the first major institutions of New Spain. His personal history has many gaps but it also explains some of the flamboyant behavior of the conquistadors. Edinburg, TX 1973 New Santander Press 1st ED., 56 Pgs., % &1/2 x 8 &1/2, PB.

Author: Francisco Fernandez del Castillo

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The San Angel neighborhood lies southeast of Mexico City. It is the site of the Carmelite College founded in the 17th century. The favorable climate, abundance of water, and rich soil encouraged a once-famous orchard, establishment oftextile and finishing mills, and fine country estates inhabited by the wealthy citizens of Mecio City. It has retained its old world charm with cobblstones and small romantic plazas. In July festivities honor their patron saint, Our Lady del Carmen. Diego Rivera had his studio here. B&W photos. Mexico City, 1987 Editorial Porrua, 2nd Ed., Spanish Text, 6&3/4 x 8&3/4, 253 Pgs., HB.

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: Lee James Nichols

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This revised 2nd. edition contains the entry in the marriage book in narrative form,name of groom and bride, and both sets of parents, place of origin, etc. Over 325 entries. All names in this index are spelled exactly as they were entered in the original church register. One of the few genealogical works available on Tamaulipas records. Includes index by bride and groom. Immokalee, Fl Privately published 1st ed., 8 &1/2 x 11. 25 Pgs. PB.

Author: Thomas Gallagher

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In 1942 the Germans were on the way to developing the Atom Bomb, If they made it before the allies, they would certainly go on to conquer the world. To stop them a desperate attack was launched on their strategic materials plant in Norway, a daring commando raid against all odds. Very Good-owner's name inside cover. New York, N.Y., 1976 Warner Books 1st Pr., 238 Pgs., MMPB.

Author: John Pohl, et al

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With Charles M. Robinson III. The Spanish Conquest of Mexico had a huge impact on the history of the world. Cortés led a remarkable military expedition inspired by imperial ambitions and the promise of Aztec riches. Although they fought fiercely to the end, The Aztec civilization, following a prophesy, was doomed. This book examines the campaign, and the lives, experience and training of men on both sides. Oxford 2005 Osprey Publishing Co. 2nd Ed., 184 Pgs, 7 &1/2 x 10, HB.