Spanish-Americans

About the Book

The history of the United States is made by many extraordinary individuals who gave significat contributions to this country. Many of them are of Hispanic origin and their achievements have not been exposed to the general public.

Spanish-Americans highlights the deeds of many Hispanic figures who have made significant accomplishments in this land before it became independent and after its independence. Among them, the reader will find explorers, scholars, mossionaries, sailors, politicians, sciientist, artists, athletes, etc. Each biography gives hte background of each person, the main achievement and other important aspects of the individual's life. As one reads eack fascinating biography, one can glance at the picture of the person, giving the feeling of his (or her) presence.

Spanish-Americans provides an additional one hundred profiles of other extraordinary individuals who merit being remembered for their achievements. Abundant historical sources and related bibliography are provided, accompanied by an alphbetical list of names.

About the Author

David Arias is a Catholic Bishop in the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey, USA. Born and educated in Spain, he was a teacher of church history, has worked fo rthe past fourty years with Hisapic people throughout this country and is a member of the National Conferences of Catholic Bishops. Bishop Arias is also author of other historical works, like Spanish Roots in America (352 pages, Our Sunday Visitor Books, 1992) and Spanish Cross in Georgia, (220 pages, University Press of America, 1994).