Encyclopedia Latina: History, Culture, and Society in the United States, Volume 1In its four volumes, 650 entries, 2000 pages and 1.2 million words, Encyclopedia Latina explores every aspect of Latino life in America from a myriad of perspectives, spanning the arts, media, cuisine, government and politics, science and technology, business, health, and sports, among others. While the collection represents an important cultural point of reference and source of pride for Latino youth, it will also serve the interests of an increasingly diverse American population who can all relate to the themes and stories included in this resource. |
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Folklore and Folkways | 369 |
Parochial Schools | 372 |
Saint Augustine | 376 |
Copyright | |
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