Great River: Mexico and the United StatesA distinguished historian examines the development of the region and surveys the amalgamation of the aboriginal Indian, Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo-American civilizations. |
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Page 494
... gold epaulettes , a scarlet waistcoat with gold round cord on the edges , a gold - mounted sword and belt , and a yellow sash ; a set of holsters , a pair of boots and yellow spurs ; pantaloons trimmed with black silk braid ; a military ...
... gold epaulettes , a scarlet waistcoat with gold round cord on the edges , a gold - mounted sword and belt , and a yellow sash ; a set of holsters , a pair of boots and yellow spurs ; pantaloons trimmed with black silk braid ; a military ...
Page 796
... gold and silver studdings on saddle and bridle . His horse was his inseparable companion . Riding out , the rancher wore his best- a broad - brimmed hat trimmed with gold lace or a gold chain , and lined with green ; an embroidered ...
... gold and silver studdings on saddle and bridle . His horse was his inseparable companion . Riding out , the rancher wore his best- a broad - brimmed hat trimmed with gold lace or a gold chain , and lined with green ; an embroidered ...
Page 997
... gold and silver , 120 , 132 , 140 , 503-04 gold mining , 887-94 gold , Rocky Mountain , 847 gold rush . See California Goliad ( La Bahía ) , 521 , 523 , 527 , 532 , 533 massacre at , by Mexicans , 533 Gómez Farías , 513-15 , 520-21 ...
... gold and silver , 120 , 132 , 140 , 503-04 gold mining , 887-94 gold , Rocky Mountain , 847 gold rush . See California Goliad ( La Bahía ) , 521 , 523 , 527 , 532 , 533 massacre at , by Mexicans , 533 Gómez Farías , 513-15 , 520-21 ...
Contents
A Colony for Mexico | 453 |
A Wild Strain | 460 |
The Twin Sisters | 469 |
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