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 458
... hope of action for " at least three weeks more . " But at the New Year , word came from the Moncada Palace that the Emperor had read the bill , was returning it to the Congress with minor revisions , and by January fourth the bill was ...
... hope of action for " at least three weeks more . " But at the New Year , word came from the Moncada Palace that the Emperor had read the bill , was returning it to the Congress with minor revisions , and by January fourth the bill was ...
Page 720
... hope for victory , but his hope was qualified : victory " if it be possible , " he said , and added , with an eye to his future , " for no one is obliged to do what is impossible . . . . " Thereupon , he heavily shrugged off his burden ...
... hope for victory , but his hope was qualified : victory " if it be possible , " he said , and added , with an eye to his future , " for no one is obliged to do what is impossible . . . . " Thereupon , he heavily shrugged off his burden ...
Page 843
... hope for the Republic of Mexico . Indeed , till our troops were concen- trated on the Rio Grande there was none . Our appearance in such force along the border permitted the Liberal leaders , refugees from their homes , to establish ...
... hope for the Republic of Mexico . Indeed , till our troops were concen- trated on the Rio Grande there was none . Our appearance in such force along the border permitted the Liberal leaders , refugees from their homes , to establish ...
Contents
A Colony for Mexico | 453 |
A Wild Strain | 460 |
The Twin Sisters | 469 |
Copyright | |
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