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 664
... thought of war - how little he might gain for himself , how much of himself he might lose . Some thought about it until it made them change their minds . One afternoon early in April both armies heard rapid volleys of rifle fire ...
... thought of war - how little he might gain for himself , how much of himself he might lose . Some thought about it until it made them change their minds . One afternoon early in April both armies heard rapid volleys of rifle fire ...
Page 694
... thought this an excellent idea , and offered to do all he could to help solve the problem - even to paying a visit himself to the Archbishop of Mexico , whom he knew personally . " I found Bishop Hughes , " noted the President , “ a ...
... thought this an excellent idea , and offered to do all he could to help solve the problem - even to paying a visit himself to the Archbishop of Mexico , whom he knew personally . " I found Bishop Hughes , " noted the President , “ a ...
Page 925
... thought was hail on the roof . " Then bullets broke against the walls of houses , and screams sounded , and wailing cheers from the Mexican attackers . Some of the residents thought they heard General Pancho Villa's voice " everywhere ...
... thought was hail on the roof . " Then bullets broke against the walls of houses , and screams sounded , and wailing cheers from the Mexican attackers . Some of the residents thought they heard General Pancho Villa's voice " everywhere ...
Contents
A Colony for Mexico | 453 |
A Wild Strain | 460 |
The Twin Sisters | 469 |
Copyright | |
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