The Mexican Texans / Phyllis McKenzie.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McKenzie, Phyllis, 1957-

Series:

Texans all.

Texans all

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mexican Americans--Texas--History.

Mexican Americans.

Mexican Americans--Texas--Social life and customs.

Mexican Americans--Texas--Ethnic identity.

Immigrants--Texas--History.

Immigrants.

Texas--History.

Texas.

Texas--Ethnic relations.

Texas--Relations--Mexico.

Mexico--Relations--Texas.

Mexico.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (153 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

College Station : Texas A&M University Press, 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In "The Mexican Texans, "author Phyllis McKenzie uses historical narrative and a wealth of photographs to explore how time has shaped the identity of Mexican Texans and their continued contribution in the Lone Star State through more than six generations. With vivid descriptions of the language, music, values, and celebrations that enrich Mexican Texan life, this book will appeal to readers young and old who are interested in Texas and Mexican history. Features include - 58 illustrations - boxed biographical sketches - Spanish poetry with English translation - recipes for traditional Mexican Texan dishes "The Mexican Texans" is part of a five-volume set from the Institute of Texan Cultures. The entire set, entitled "Texans ""All, " explores the social and cultural contributions made by five distinctive cultural groups that already existed in Texas prior to its statehood or that came to Texas in the early twentieth century: "The Indian Texans, The Mexican Texans, The European Texans, The African Texans, " and "The Asian Texans."

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. [131]) and index.

ISBN:

1-299-05322-X

1-60344-643-5

OCLC:

774385332