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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... Army a thing possible , and most of the Army are disappointed and impatient that General Taylor does not create a pretext for taking the town . " True , it did not seem plausible that the Mexicans had any discipline ; but the Americans ...
... Army a thing possible , and most of the Army are disappointed and impatient that General Taylor does not create a pretext for taking the town . " True , it did not seem plausible that the Mexicans had any discipline ; but the Americans ...
Page 667
... army as a whole , for he believed that " the officers of the regular Army , from highest to lowest , were educated in their profession . " A more efficient army for its number and " armament " never " fought a battle than the one ...
... army as a whole , for he believed that " the officers of the regular Army , from highest to lowest , were educated in their profession . " A more efficient army for its number and " armament " never " fought a battle than the one ...
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... Army could see that Presidio , with its stone town gate , was colorful . Its earthen houses carried architectural ornaments frescoed in pale earth colors . Weeds worked on the ruin of Saint Ber- nard's . Private gardens of sugar cane ...
... Army could see that Presidio , with its stone town gate , was colorful . Its earthen houses carried architectural ornaments frescoed in pale earth colors . Weeds worked on the ruin of Saint Ber- nard's . Private gardens of sugar cane ...
Contents
A Colony for Mexico | 453 |
A Wild Strain | 460 |
The Twin Sisters | 469 |
Copyright | |
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