The Puerto Rican War: A Graphic History
| AUTHOR | Mejias, John Vasquez |
| PUBLISHER | Union Square & Co. (05/14/2024) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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"A brilliant blend of graphic and literary narration and a lovely work of art in itself." --Kirkus, STARRED Review Rendered in gorgeously carved wood blocks and buffeted with historical supplemental material, John Vasquez Mejias's The Puerto Rican War tells the story of the the 1950 insurrection on the island that resulted in 38 deaths and a failed assassination attempt against President Harry S. Truman. Told as a fable, in which the leaders of the movement are visited by the ghosts of Michael Collins and Gandhi, this book showcases an important and often overlooked moment in American history and a historical touchstone for the Puerto Rican independence movement.
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ISBN-13:
9781454952466
ISBN-10:
1454952466
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
112
Carton Quantity:
20
Product Dimensions:
8.55 x 0.67 x 11.16 inches
Weight:
1.63 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Price on Product,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
History | Latin America - General
History | Nonfiction - General
History | Caribbean & West Indies - General
Dewey Decimal:
972.950
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"A brilliant blend of graphic and literary narration and a lovely work of art in itself." --Kirkus, STARRED Review Rendered in gorgeously carved wood blocks and buffeted with historical supplemental material, John Vasquez Mejias's The Puerto Rican War tells the story of the the 1950 insurrection on the island that resulted in 38 deaths and a failed assassination attempt against President Harry S. Truman. Told as a fable, in which the leaders of the movement are visited by the ghosts of Michael Collins and Gandhi, this book showcases an important and often overlooked moment in American history and a historical touchstone for the Puerto Rican independence movement.
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