Culture and Customs of El Salvador

Culture and Customs of El Salvador
Author: Roy Boland
Publisher: Greenwood
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2001
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

Provides an overview of the history and culture of El Salvador, and includes discussion of the country's society and economy, religion, education, entertainment, literature, media, and visual and performing arts.

El Salvador

El Salvador
Author: Greg Nickles
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2002
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780778793687

El Salvador is a mix of native and Spanish customs and traditions. This attractive new book introduces children to the fascinating history and celebrations of the Salvadoran people and highlights their art, folklore, and literature.

El Salvador

El Salvador
Author: Erin Foley
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 150260809X

El Salvador is home to spectacular Mayan ruins, active volcanoes, the vibrant capital city of San Salvador, and unspoiled beaches along the Pacific Coast. This book delves into El Salvador’s colorful history, development, economy, food, and environment, and its place in the world today. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World® series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.

Culture and Customs of El Salvador

Culture and Customs of El Salvador
Author: Roy Boland
Publisher: Greenwood
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2001
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

Provides an overview of the history and culture of El Salvador, and includes discussion of the country's society and economy, religion, education, entertainment, literature, media, and visual and performing arts.

An introduction to the culture of El Salvador for providers of disability services in the US

An introduction to the culture of El Salvador for providers of disability services in the US
Author: Eileen Giron Batres
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre:
ISBN:

This monograph provides an overview of the people of El Salvador and their culture. It explains why so many Salvadorans want to emigrate to the United States, their preferences in life style, their values, hopes and dreams. It is written from the perspective of a person who has a disability, and is intended to provide an understanding of the impact of Salvadoran immigrant culture on the lives of persons with disabilities.

Timeless Stories of El Salvador

Timeless Stories of El Salvador
Author: Federico Navarrete
Publisher: Supernova IC
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2020-11-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Every country has its unique stories, and El Salvador is no different. For the first time, the magic of the Salvadoran nights is coming to you in English. For hundreds of years, parents have shared unique stories with their children, like the twins whom a Shaman transformed into the Cadejos because of their antics, or the vain and beautiful woman who scares bad men in the rivers at night, the Siguanaba. It's time that you could discover more about the unique Salvadoran folklore and transport yourself to a new land. Are you ready to travel in time and discover El Salvador? This volume includes: - The good and the bad Cadejo - The Siguanaba - Cipitio - The Headless Priest - The Black Knight - The Guirola Family - The Partideño - The Squeaky Wagon - The Owls - The Lady of the Rings - The Cuyancua - The Fair Judge of the Night - The Managuas - Chasca “The virgin of the water” - The Fleshless Woman - The Enchanted Ulupa Lagoon - Our Lady Saint Anne - The Midnight Yeller - The Lempa River - Devil’s Door - Comizahual “The white woman” - Izalco Volcano - The Moon’s Cave - The Amate Tree - The Pig Witch - The Tabudo - Mr. Money and Mrs. Fortune - Princess Naba and the Balsam Tree - The Tamales Woman of Cuzcachapa Lagoon - The Living Rock of Nahuizalco - Alegria Lagoon Siren

El Salvador

El Salvador
Author: Gilberto Aguilar Avilés
Publisher:
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2002
Genre: El Salvador
ISBN: 9789992381052

Campbell:pipil Language of El Salvador Mgl 1

Campbell:pipil Language of El Salvador Mgl 1
Author: Lyle Campbell
Publisher: De Gruyter Mouton
Total Pages: 1020
Release: 1985
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN:

The series builds an extensive collection of high quality descriptions of languages around the world. Each volume offers a comprehensive grammatical description of a single language together with fully analyzed sample texts and, if appropriate, a word list and other relevant information which is available on the language in question. There are no restrictions as to language family or area, and although special attention is paid to hitherto undescribed languages, new and valuable treatments of better known languages are also included. No theoretical model is imposed on the authors; the only criterion is a high standard of scientific quality.

The History of El Salvador

The History of El Salvador
Author: Christopher M. White
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2008-11-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 0313349290

Plagued by political instability, economic hardships, and massacres of innocent men, women, and children, El Salvador has fought for freedom throughout the centuries. No other reference source captures the suffering and adversities this ever-evolving country has faced. El Salvador's tumultuous history and recent past are clearly documented in this comprehensive volume, filling a void on high school and public library shelves. This work offers the most current coverage on this tiny Latin American nation's struggles, covering from the pre-Columbian era to economics and politics in the 21st Century. Complete with interviews and accounts from former rebels and guerillas and other victims of the country's struggle for freedom, this volume highlights a unique account of El Salvador's past-the viewpoints from the civilians who lived through it. Students will find The History of El Salvador to be an invaluable source for social studies, history, current events, and political science classes.