Biographical Dictionary of Hispanics (Biographical Dictionaries) - Tapa dura

This extensive biographical dictionary contains up-to-date information on 150 Hispanic men and women whose achievements have made a lasting impact on American society, from the explorer Juan Ponce de Leon of the early 1500s to political activist and singer Gloria Estefan. Enhanced by fifty carefully chosen photographs and extensive suggestions for further reading, The Biographical Dictionary of Hispanic Americans discusses each individual's background and the highlights of his or her career.