{"product_id":"old-las-vegas-hispanic-memories-from-the-new-mexico-meadowlands-0896725952","title":"Old Las Vegas: Hispanic Memories from the New Mexico Meadowlands","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0896725952\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garc\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2005 Southwest Book Award The stories are charmingly frank, unexpectedly humorous, sometimes sad, all reminiscent of a simpler, though not always uncomplicated time. . . . The book brims with anecdotes, folklore, and oral history that help define one of New Mexicos most fascinating pockets of enchantment. -Albuquerque Journal. Garcia presents stories on life in the countryside, education, folk healing, witchcraft, superstitions, religion, politics, folk sayings, and riddles. . . . All Hispanic Americans with an interest in their cultural heritage should identify with many of the stories told by the viejitos-the old folks. . . Recommended. -Choice. A veritable buffet of reminiscences . . . An outstanding contribution to the folklore and history of Hispanic New Mexico. -New Mexico Historical Review. There is a rich and engaging text in two languages, humor and intelligence mixed in just the right proportion; what else could be desired? Photos! Ancianos, penitentes, cowboys: Welcome faces smile out of almost every page at the beginning of the book. . . . In this book many, many stories will live to be enjoyed and appreciated by generations of new readers. -Southwest BookViews. Nasario García, a native New Mexican and leading folklorist in his state, has produced many works on New Mexican literature and folklore, including Pláticas: Conversations with Hispano Writers of New Mexico (Texas Tech 2000).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51974716293408,"sku":"NEW0896725952","price":12.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/old-las-vegas-hispanic-memories-from-the-new-mexico-meadowlands-0896725952","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}