Conflict and commerce on the rio grande: laredo, 1755-1955
Auteur :
Adams, John A.
Éditeur :
Texas A & M University Press
ISBN :
9781603440424
Date de publication :
30 janv. 2009
Dimensions :
24,1 x 16,2 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
676 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Laredo was founded by the Spanish in 1755, it has stood at the intersection of regional commerce since its earliest days. This work provides a panoramic business and economic history of Laredo. It traces the evolution of the region from its early days as a ranching center into the mid-twentieth century, when Laredo became a booming port of trade.