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 576
... Governor's trumpeter sounded the flourishes that always announced him , and the Captain drew up his force in line by the roadside . The Governor rode forward to the prisoners showing all his hearty charm . Without dismounting he shook ...
... Governor's trumpeter sounded the flourishes that always announced him , and the Captain drew up his force in line by the roadside . The Governor rode forward to the prisoners showing all his hearty charm . Without dismounting he shook ...
Page 722
... Governor Armijo " seated at a table , with six or eight military and civic officials standing . There was no mistaking the governor , a large fine - looking man . . . he wore a blue frock coat , with a rolling collar and a general's ...
... Governor Armijo " seated at a table , with six or eight military and civic officials standing . There was no mistaking the governor , a large fine - looking man . . . he wore a blue frock coat , with a rolling collar and a general's ...
Page 765
... Governor Bent was advised to leave town for his own safety . He declined . The rebels made drunken speeches to one another far into night ; and before dawn of the nineteenth were ready to enact their evil dream . The family of Governor ...
... Governor Bent was advised to leave town for his own safety . He declined . The rebels made drunken speeches to one another far into night ; and before dawn of the nineteenth were ready to enact their evil dream . The family of Governor ...
Contents
A Colony for Mexico | 453 |
A Wild Strain | 460 |
The Twin Sisters | 469 |
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