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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... held him , and the pole held the trap , and presently he sank to drown . In the high , still daybreak , the trappers coasted by their traps again in the canoe , and took up their catch . Working a rocky stream from the bank the trappers ...
... held him , and the pole held the trap , and presently he sank to drown . In the high , still daybreak , the trappers coasted by their traps again in the canoe , and took up their catch . Working a rocky stream from the bank the trappers ...
Page 522
... held dis- cretionary orders . If the Texans outnumbered him so far as to make it seem likely that he would be repulsed , and the national dignity im- paired , he was to retire . Upon examining the situation he concluded that he must do ...
... held dis- cretionary orders . If the Texans outnumbered him so far as to make it seem likely that he would be repulsed , and the national dignity im- paired , he was to retire . Upon examining the situation he concluded that he must do ...
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... held , whether the forces in Texas surrender or not , and that no time should be lost in getting troops there . If war is to be made , they will be in the right place ; if Kirby Smith surrenders , they will be on the line which is to be ...
... held , whether the forces in Texas surrender or not , and that no time should be lost in getting troops there . If war is to be made , they will be in the right place ; if Kirby Smith surrenders , they will be on the line which is to be ...
Contents
A Colony for Mexico | 453 |
A Wild Strain | 460 |
The Twin Sisters | 469 |
Copyright | |
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