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NOTE: In general, books about Latin American countries, history and culture can be found on the library shelves in the following sections: F Latin America history
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Major Reference Books
Encyclopedia of Latin American History and CultureCall Number: F1406 .E53 2008ISBN: 0684312700Publication Date: 2008DC, DV, EC, WC, eBook
Here are a few major reference books for background information.
Countries and Their CulturesCall Number: GN307 .C68 2001ISBN: 0028649508Publication Date: 2001EC, WC, eBook
Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations. Vol 3. The AmericasISBN: 1414410891Publication Date: 2007eBook only