In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Off the Shelf revisits book picks from our Reference Librarian and History Instructor, Joshua Wallace that reflect books of interest relating to the border. Click on the book covers to check for availability.
What has Mr. Wallace said about these books?
| Batos, Bolillos, Pochos, and Pelados: Class and Culture on the South Texas Border |
| “This easy-to-read and interesting book offers an excellent introduction to life in the Rio Grande Valley. Using touching personal stories and statistical data gathered from numerous interviews and surveys; the author paints a detailed picture of society in Deep South Texas.” |
Click here to check for the full review of Batos, Bolillos, Pochos, and Pelados.
| The Spanish Borderlands Frontier, 1513 – 1821 |
| “Popular culture often portrays the story of American expansion in the West as one in which Anglo-American pioneers tamed an unknown wilderness. This is an exaggeration at best, especially in the American Southwest, as this area had long been settled by the Spanish. These early Spanish explorers and settlers left a lasting impact that affects us today; especially in regards to language, culture, religion and even place names.” |
Click here to check for the full review of The Spanish Borderlands Frontier.
| The Lost Cause: The Confederate Exodus to Mexico |
| “The primary focus of this book is the journey of General Joseph Shelby who led the largest group of ex-Confederate soldiers into Mexico. These immigrants established small colonies near Vera Cruz. There they attempted to set up a profitable farming community. However, they did not succeed…Today nothing remains of the towns they established.” |
Click here to check for the full review of The Lost Cause.
Also, see our display for Hispanic Heritage Month below, or click here if you are having trouble seeing the pictures (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25558986@N04/sets/72157625103635416/show/):
