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
... heard from a military band . " And then the warm April night was on them in darkness , and the riverside ameni- ties were done , and back in camp , at tattoo , the American soldiers heard how a large force of Mexican cavalry was thought ...
... heard from a military band . " And then the warm April night was on them in darkness , and the riverside ameni- ties were done , and back in camp , at tattoo , the American soldiers heard how a large force of Mexican cavalry was thought ...
Page 678
... heard sudden discharges of muskets , and then bugles in the darkness sounding the charge , and all braced to meet ... heard the eighteen - pounders , or having heard them , could not for various reasons come back to the river ? And still ...
... heard sudden discharges of muskets , and then bugles in the darkness sounding the charge , and all braced to meet ... heard the eighteen - pounders , or having heard them , could not for various reasons come back to the river ? And still ...
Page 681
... 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 would hinder their flight , the Mexican army of the north in rout and terror ...
... 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 would hinder their flight , the Mexican army of the north in rout and terror ...
Contents
A Colony for Mexico | 453 |
A Wild Strain | 460 |
The Twin Sisters | 469 |
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