Carrie Gibson
El Norte: The Epic and Forgotten Story of Hispanic North America
El Norte: The Epic and Forgotten Story of Hispanic North America
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The United States has valued its Anglo heritage, but as Carrie Gibson demonstrates in El Norte, the country has much older Spanish roots that have been ignored or marginalized. From Ponce de Leon's landing in Florida in 1513 to Spanish control of Louisiana in 1762, the Hispanic past of the United States has been crucial in shaping the nation. The book explores cultural issues such as language, belonging, community, race, and nationality that have been present since the beginning and remain unresolved. Whitman predicted that Spanish character would contribute to the future American identity, and El Norte will have a significant impact on how we perceive the United States.
Format: Hardback
Length: 576 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2019
Publisher: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
The United States has placed a great value on its Anglo heritage, owing to language and historical factors. However, as Carrie Gibson elucidates in her book "El Norte," America has a much older Spanish heritage that has been overlooked or marginalized. The Hispanic past of the United States predates the arrival of the Pilgrims by a century and has played an equally significant role in shaping the nation.
El Norte chronicles the sweeping and dramatic history of Hispanic North America, spanning from the arrival of the Spanish to the present. It encompasses key events such as Ponce de Leon's initial landing in Florida in 1513, Spanish control of vast Louisiana territory in 1762, the Mexican-American War in 1846, and the recent tragedy of post-hurricane Puerto Rico and ongoing border tensions with Mexico. Throughout this narrative, cultural issues such as language, belonging, community, race, and nationality are interwoven, providing a vital perspective as we navigate a time of urgent need.
In 1883, Walt Whitman expressed his belief that Spanish character would contribute significantly to the future American identity. Today, that future has arrived, and "El Norte" emerges as an emotive and eventful history in its own right. It has the potential to profoundly impact our perception of the United States, shedding light on its complex and multifaceted heritage.
Weight: 1088g
Dimension: 170 x 242 x 50 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781611856330
Edition number: Main
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