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 591
... side taking town after town . Instead , Somervell led them down the Texan side , and presently edged away inland , through thickets of thorny brush that tore the men's breeches and legs . It was not long until they under- stood that he ...
... side taking town after town . Instead , Somervell led them down the Texan side , and presently edged away inland , through thickets of thorny brush that tore the men's breeches and legs . It was not long until they under- stood that he ...
Page 687
... side of the road to move forward in support of the artillery . The artillery flew , and working hard under the beating sun the cannoneers pulled off their clothes to their breeches and let go with ter- ribly sustained fire . The ...
... side of the road to move forward in support of the artillery . The artillery flew , and working hard under the beating sun the cannoneers pulled off their clothes to their breeches and let go with ter- ribly sustained fire . The ...
Page 869
... sides almost six feet high . They weighed four thousand pounds and carried a full load of seven thousand . On irregular roads they rocked steadily from side to side , until the weight was carried by two wheels at a time , which ...
... sides almost six feet high . They weighed four thousand pounds and carried a full load of seven thousand . On irregular roads they rocked steadily from side to side , until the weight was carried by two wheels at a time , which ...
Contents
A Colony for Mexico | 453 |
A Wild Strain | 460 |
The Twin Sisters | 469 |
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