Victoria! the Sports of Mexico |
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| Author:
| Stokes, Erica M. |
| Series title: | Mexico: Leading the Southern Hemisphere Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4222-8685-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2014 |
| Publisher: | Mason Crest
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $28.95 |
Book Description:
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Like people all over the world, Mexicans enjoy playing and watching a wide variety of sports. Some of these sports are familiar to Americans, such as soccer (which Mexicans call fútbol) and baseball. Others are not as well known, such as Charrería, a form of rodeo that is unique to Mexico. Mexicans enjoy many other sports, such as handball, bullfighting, jai alai, swimming, and long-distance running. This book provides an overview of many of the most popular sports of Mexico, along...
More DescriptionLike people all over the world, Mexicans enjoy playing and watching a wide variety of sports. Some of these sports are familiar to Americans, such as soccer (which Mexicans call fútbol) and baseball. Others are not as well known, such as Charrería, a form of rodeo that is unique to Mexico. Mexicans enjoy many other sports, such as handball, bullfighting, jai alai, swimming, and long-distance running. This book provides an overview of many of the most popular sports of Mexico, along with biographical information about some of the country's greatest athletes.