Great Hispanic-Americans

by Publications International

Introduces fifty-five Hispanic Americans who have made significant contributions to United States society, from rights activist Caesar Châavez and author Oscar Hijuelos to Nobel Prize winner Luis Walter Alvarez and entertainer Desi Arnaz.

128 pages, Hardcover

First published June 30, 2005

About the author

Publications International, Ltd. (PIL) is a leading North American publisher, producing hundreds of new titles each year and printing millions of books annually. CEO Louis Weber founded the company in 1967 with a mission to provide high-quality, high-value products for consumers worldwide.

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