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 519
... arms sounded throughout Texas ; and facing the Rio Grande , the North American colonists made ready . I2 . From Mexico's Point of View What had to be done was familiar enough to be thoroughly under- stood by General Cos and the citizens ...
... arms sounded throughout Texas ; and facing the Rio Grande , the North American colonists made ready . I2 . From Mexico's Point of View What had to be done was familiar enough to be thoroughly under- stood by General Cos and the citizens ...
Page 526
... arms with fearful accuracy , and raked the narrow streets with their handful of small cannon . It rained on December eighth and the day was cold . When the Texans gained entry to the first room of a row of adobe houses , they used ...
... arms with fearful accuracy , and raked the narrow streets with their handful of small cannon . It rained on December eighth and the day was cold . When the Texans gained entry to the first room of a row of adobe houses , they used ...
Page 611
... Arms of Saint James . In a rage , he concluded that these announced the vessels of the United States . A handful of his residents went inland to meet the army . Point Isabel was bracketed from sea and land . Saying good - bye to his ...
... Arms of Saint James . In a rage , he concluded that these announced the vessels of the United States . A handful of his residents went inland to meet the army . Point Isabel was bracketed from sea and land . Saying good - bye to his ...
Contents
A Colony for Mexico | 453 |
A Wild Strain | 460 |
The Twin Sisters | 469 |
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