The Skull of Pancho Villa and Other Stories

by Manuel Ramos

Book Overview

Legend has it that Pancho Villa's grave was robbed and his head stolen in 1926. A gringo is credited with the theft, but Gus Corral's great-grandfather was there too. As often happens to Chicanos, his role was given short shrift. But the Corral family has taken care of the skull for as long as Gus can remember. It's a jolt when "Panchito" is stolen from his sister's house. It's the only connection to the old-timers of the family, so Gus knows he will...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558858083
• ISBN13: 9781558858084
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Arte Publico Press
• Length: 181 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"