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 680
... road leading from the main ferry across the open country toward Point Isabel . From the elevated banquettes of the fort they could see the whole countryside and all the river approaches- the sandy flats , and the easy slopes to the ...
... road leading from the main ferry across the open country toward Point Isabel . From the elevated banquettes of the fort they could see the whole countryside and all the river approaches- the sandy flats , and the easy slopes to the ...
Page 686
... road . It was an ideal position , for they commanded the only road to the Rio Grande in that vicinity . The lagoons were long and shallow , three of them , lying end to end , and linked by natural little causeways over the nearest of ...
... road . It was an ideal position , for they commanded the only road to the Rio Grande in that vicinity . The lagoons were long and shallow , three of them , lying end to end , and linked by natural little causeways over the nearest of ...
Page 687
Paul Horgan. contact was made . The Flying Artillery was sent ahead on the road and ordered to engage the Mexican batteries . Two infantry regiments were deployed on each side of the road to move forward in support of the artillery . The ...
Paul Horgan. contact was made . The Flying Artillery was sent ahead on the road and ordered to engage the Mexican batteries . Two infantry regiments were deployed on each side of the road to move forward in support of the artillery . The ...
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A Colony for Mexico | 453 |
A Wild Strain | 460 |
The Twin Sisters | 469 |
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