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Beloved Land: An Oral History of Mexican Americans in Southern Arizona,Used
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Doa Ramona Bentez Franco was born in 1902 on her parents' Arizona ranch and celebrated her hundredth birthday with family and friends in 2002, still living in her family's centuryold adobe house. Doa Ramona witnessed many changes in the intervening years, but her memories of the land and customs she knew as a child are indelible.For Doa Ramona as well as for countless generations of Mexican Americans, memories of rural life recall la querida tierra, the beloved land. Through good times and bad, the land provided sustenance. Today, many of those homesteads and ranches have succumbed to bulldozers that have brought housing projects and strip malls in their wake.Now a writer and a photographer who have long been intimately involved with Arizona's Hispanic community have preserved the voices and images of men and women who are descendants of pioneer ranching and farming families in southern Arizona. Ranging from Tucson to the San Rafael Valley and points in between, this book documents the contributions of Mexican American families whose history and culture are intertwined with the lifestyle of the contemporary Southwest. These were hardy, selfreliant pioneers who settled in what were then remote areas. Their stories tell of love affairs with the land and a way of life that is rapidly disappearing.Through oral histories and a captivating array of historic and contemporary photos, Beloved Land records a vibrant and resourceful way of life that has contributed so much to the region. Individuals like Doa Ramona tell stories about rural life, farming, ranching, and vaquero culture that enrich our knowledge of settlement, culinary practices, religious traditions, arts, and education of Hispanic settlers of Arizona. They talk frankly about how the land changed handsnot always by legal meansand tell how they feel about modern society and the disappearance of the rural lifestyle.'Our ranch homes and fields, our chapels and corrals may have been bulldozed by progress or renovated into spas and guest ranches that never whisper our ancestors' names,' writes Patricia Preciado Martin. 'The story of our beautiful and resilient heritage will never be silenced . . . as long as we always remember to run our fingers through the nourishing and nurturing soil of our history.' Beloved Land works that soil as it revitalizes that history for the generations to come.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Beloved Land: An Oral History of Mexican Americans in Southern Arizona' about? A: This book documents the oral histories of Mexican American families in Southern Arizona, focusing on their experiences, culture, and the changes the land has undergone over time.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Patricia Preciado Martin, who has a deep connection with Arizona's Hispanic community.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, ensuring it is suitable for readers.
- Q: What is the page count and binding of the book? A: The book contains 176 pages and is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Beloved Land' published? A: The book was published on March 1, 2004.
- Q: What kind of content does the book feature? A: It features oral histories and a mix of historic and contemporary photographs that illustrate the lives of Mexican American settlers.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it provides valuable insights into the history and culture of Mexican Americans in Arizona, making it useful for academic studies.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Beloved Land'? A: Themes include the connection to the land, cultural heritage, and the impact of modernization on rural lifestyles.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: The book is aimed at readers interested in Hispanic and Latin culture, history, and oral traditions.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the 3rd edition of 'Beloved Land'.