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Lifetime: 1858 - 1933 Passed: ≈ 91 years ago

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Frederick Starr

Books by Frederick Starr

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Readings from Modern Mexican Authors

Non-Fiction Essays
Biography Anthology Short Stories Literary Criticism Cultural History Mexican Literature Modern Mexican Authors

This book is a compilation of works by 29 modern Mexican authors, selected and introduced by Frederick Starr. Starr, who visited Mexico in 1894, sought to introduce English-speaking readers to the richness and diversity of Mexican literature. The boo...

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Strange Peoples

History Non-Fiction Travel Reference work
19th century Sociology Anthropology Humanity Ethnography Indigenous Peoples Travel Writing Cultural Studies Cultural Diversity Global cultures Social anthropology Comparative cultures

Frederick Starr's 'Strange Peoples' is a collection of ethnographic descriptions from various cultures around the world, compiled in the late 19th century. The book offers insights into the diverse customs, beliefs, and practices of different societi...