by [by] Norman J. W. Thrower (1972)
Although her grandmother has died, Marita sits in Abuelita's rocking chair and remembers the stories Abuelita told of life in Puerto Rico.
Ricardo Cerezo Martínez
"Reproductions of 82 maps show the progress in cartography during the Age of Discovery. The author, a former director of the Museo Naval in Madrid, relates nicely the history of major expeditions and the cartographic changes that followed. Valuable bibliography and chronological list of maps for the period included in appendix"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.
Jerry Brotton
In this generously illustrated book, Jerry Brotton documents the dramatic changes in the nature of geographical representation which took place during the sixteenth century, and suggests that they tell us a great deal about the transformation of European culture at the end of the early modern era. He examines the age's fascination with maps, charts, and globes as both texts and artifacts that provided their owners with a promise of gain, be it intellectual, political, or financial.
Daniel P. Bolger
In Death Ground professional soldier and historian Daniel P. Bolger describes today's American infantry from an insider's perspective. Through his lucid examination of seven recent American infantry campaigns, Bolger explains what happens when young soldiers clash by night with rifle, grenade, and bayonet in hand. Welcome to the world of combat riflemen. Welcome to death ground.
Carolyn Reeder
Edward, the son of a white plantation owner, and his black house servant and friend Simon witness the siege of Petersburg during the Civil War.