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I Am Action: Literary And Combat Articles, Thoughts, and Revolutionary Chronicles.
“Praxedis was one of the purest, worthiest, most intelligent, self-denying and bravest men that ever espoused the cause of the disinherited.” —Ricardo Flores Magón
Born into a wealthy family in Guanajuato, Mexico, in 1882, there was little indication that Praxedis G. Guerrero would evolve into a celebrated revolutionary. After a short stint in the military, from 1904 to 1910 he lived in the US, primarily in Colorado, California, and Texas. Journalist, poet, and above all, revolutionary, Guerrero was killed during the Mexican Revolution in 1910. This collection is comprised of his writings from the newspapers Revolucíon, Punto Rojo, and Regeneracíon, many appearing for the first time in English. Editor/translator Javier Sethness-Castro provides a biographical introduction and annotations of the pieces.
Born into a wealthy family in Guanajuato, Mexico, in 1882, there was little indication that Praxedis G. Guerrero would evolve into a celebrated revolutionary. After a short stint in the military, from 1904 to 1910 he lived in the US, primarily in Colorado, California, and Texas. Journalist, poet, and above all, revolutionary, Guerrero was killed during the Mexican Revolution in 1910. This collection is comprised of his writings from the newspapers Revolucíon, Punto Rojo, and Regeneracíon, many appearing for the first time in English. Editor/translator Javier Sethness-Castro provides a biographical introduction and annotations of the pieces.
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112 pages, Paperback
Published July 10, 2018
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November 18, 2019I can't rate it, as I translated it! But let me know what you think!
¡Tierra y Libertad!
- Javier
¡Tierra y Libertad!
- Javier
March 2, 2021
I'd first like to thank the author for putting this piece together.
The work and research that went into this was commendable. I appreciate you Javier.
I am action spoke to my heart. To the suffrage and sacrifices of my people. The will to fight for a better life at all cost. If only the majority of the people felt and thought the way Praxedis did we'd know true glory as nations.
This book May not be everyone's cup of tea but certainly was mine.
Many entries made me reflect and think. I'm grateful that this book granted me that opportunity.
The work and research that went into this was commendable. I appreciate you Javier.
I am action spoke to my heart. To the suffrage and sacrifices of my people. The will to fight for a better life at all cost. If only the majority of the people felt and thought the way Praxedis did we'd know true glory as nations.
This book May not be everyone's cup of tea but certainly was mine.
Many entries made me reflect and think. I'm grateful that this book granted me that opportunity.
March 28, 2020
A must read for those interested in Mexican history
Enjoyed this book and was highly impressed by the powerful writings of Praxedis Guerrero, regardless of political leanings. My grandfather was named Praxedis after him and now I am proud of it.
Enjoyed this book and was highly impressed by the powerful writings of Praxedis Guerrero, regardless of political leanings. My grandfather was named Praxedis after him and now I am proud of it.
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