From devastating chronicles of war and displacement to narratives depicting coming-of-age and an over-arching history of humankind, this collection is a great way to start seeing history as more than just something you learn about in a classroom. Set yourself up to be the smartest person on the beach this summer and start reading your […]
The Puerto Rican War: A Graphic History
"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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The Puerto Rican War: A Graphic History
"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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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781454952466 |
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Publisher: | Union Square & Co. |
Publication date: | 05/14/2024 |
Pages: | 112 |
Sales rank: | 214,493 |
Product dimensions: | 8.40(w) x 11.10(h) x 0.70(d) |
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