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Bankston, John

Juan Bautista de Anza

48 pp. | Mitchell | December, 2003 | Library ISBN 1-58415-196-X $$19.95
(3) 4-6 Latinos in American History series. This biography of Mexican explorer Anza, who helped develop a land route between Mexico and California and became governor of New Mexico, is dramatic in the telling. Bankston supplies hypothetical impressions ("As a youngster, Juan must have heard countless stories...") for added dimension. A map and color reproductions appear throughout. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Nell Beram

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