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Mexico

Cantinflas and the Chaos of Mexican Modernity

Jeffrey M. Pilcher

Examines the life and times of Mexican actor Mario Moreno, focusing on the reasons why his comedic film persona, Cantinflas, gained such popularity with men and women of all social classes.

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CAN

Frida

Hayden Herrera

Chronicles the life of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo from her childhood near Mexico City during the Mexican Revolution to her association with the Communist party.

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KAH

Pancho Villa and the Mexican Revolution

Manuel Plana

Chronicles the life of Pancho Villa and discusses the role he played in the Mexican Revolution and how he and his army challenged the power of the United States.

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PLA

Land Where My Fathers Died

Joe Edd Morris

After being released from jail, Jo Shelby Ferguson finds a cache of age-worn letters written by his great-great-great-grandmother, and as he sets out to learn more about his ancestors, he uncovers som

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Barrio Boy

Ernesto Galarza

Ernesto moves from war torn Mexico to the United States and struggles to keep his family and life together.

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GAL

Maya

Explores the archeological ruins from the jungles of Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala to rediscover the Mayan civilization and its demise.

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MAY

Insight Guides

A colorful guide to travel in the country of Mexico.

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INS

Mexico

Vertical file with articles on Mexico.

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All the Pretty Horses

Cormac McCarthy

The story of a young rancher who heads off for a dangerous adventure on the Texas-Mexico border.

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Mexico

Jack Rummel

Examines the history, culture and topography of Mexico.

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