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 681
... whole line seemed to come toward the river before an impelling wind . Presently they heard sounds - little scraps of audible indignity , and then saw the mortal humility of men running for their lives , who had thrown away anything that ...
... whole line seemed to come toward the river before an impelling wind . Presently they heard sounds - little scraps of audible indignity , and then saw the mortal humility of men running for their lives , who had thrown away anything that ...
Page 684
... whole right wing of their army was thrown into utmost confusion . " The sun was beginning to set , and the coolness of the coming night was forcing the smoke down on the plain . Major Ringgold rode to the rear to order up more ...
... whole right wing of their army was thrown into utmost confusion . " The sun was beginning to set , and the coolness of the coming night was forcing the smoke down on the plain . Major Ringgold rode to the rear to order up more ...
Page 885
... whole liberty as long as he could . But domestication of his West by machine technics began in the 1860s and , once started , went fast . For in response to such technics , the cattle industry grew with suddenness , and then became ...
... whole liberty as long as he could . But domestication of his West by machine technics began in the 1860s and , once started , went fast . For in response to such technics , the cattle industry grew with suddenness , and then became ...
Contents
A Colony for Mexico | 453 |
A Wild Strain | 460 |
The Twin Sisters | 469 |
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