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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... horse . The horse was captured and taken back to camp . The Americans were being watched , then , and Colonel Doniphan had his first direct warning , and his first captive - the horse . While the wagons were being unloaded , and the ...
... horse . The horse was captured and taken back to camp . The Americans were being watched , then , and Colonel Doniphan had his first direct warning , and his first captive - the horse . While the wagons were being unloaded , and the ...
Page 796
... horse the Mexican lavished every splendor , with 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 ...
... horse the Mexican lavished every splendor , with 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 ...
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... horse , " continued the retired cow boy , " my horse was something alive , some- thing intelligent and friendly and true . He was sensitive , and for him I had a profound feeling . I sometimes think back on . . . remarkable horses I ...
... horse , " continued the retired cow boy , " my horse was something alive , some- thing intelligent and friendly and true . He was sensitive , and for him I had a profound feeling . I sometimes think back on . . . remarkable horses I ...
Contents
A Colony for Mexico | 453 |
A Wild Strain | 460 |
The Twin Sisters | 469 |
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