Title: Culture and customs of the Dominican Republic
First published: 1999
Description: "The Dominican Republic, which shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, has a rich history beginning with the first inhabitants, the Taino indians, to the Spanish conquistadors, African slaves, and numerous waves of immigrants. Culture and Customs of the Dominican Republic is the first book to encompass the vibrancy of the land, its people, and their culture and customs. It surveys the daily lives of average Dominicans and also the unusual folk practices of the rural populace.

Attention is also given to the thriving Dominican community in New York City, the "Dominicanyors.""--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects: Popular culture, Civilization, Manners and customs, Dominican republic, history
Places: Dominican Republic
Time periods: 20th century
LC classification: F1938.45 .B76 1999