Grandma's Santo on Its Head / el Santo Patas Arriba de Mi Abuelita Stories of Days Gone by in Hispanic Villages of New Mexico / Cuentos de días Gloriosos en Pueblitos Hispanos de Nuevo México |
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| Author:
| García, Nasario
García, Nasario |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8263-5328-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2013 |
| Publisher: | University of New Mexico Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $24.95 |
Book Description:
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The popular cuentos that parents and grandparents in rural New Mexico once upon a time told their children are a rich source of the folklore of the region and offer satisfying entertainment. In this collection of bilingual stories about the Río Puerco Valley, where Nasario García grew up, he shares the traditions, myths, and stories of his homeland. Preceding each tale is García's brief explanation of the history and culture behind the story.
The popular cuentos that parents and grandparents in rural New Mexico once upon a time told their children are a rich source of the folklore of the region and offer satisfying entertainment. In this collection of bilingual stories about the Río Puerco Valley, where Nasario García grew up, he shares the traditions, myths, and stories of his homeland. Preceding each tale is García's brief explanation of the history and culture behind the story.