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Rich in period analysis, here is fascinating historical perspective covering 250 years of existence primarily of a 1750 Spanish settlement originally called Villa del Seor San Ignacio de Loyola de Revilla and now known as "Guerrero Viejo." Although many books cover the genealogical aspects of families that originated in this city, the historical contributions of the early pioneers, their descendents, and the controversy related to land grants, called Porciones -- awarded by the King of Spain -- have, for the most part, remained in the background. This, then, is the principal objective of this book. The book provides summaries on the evolution, history, wars, and problems of Mexico. Using som...
Love saved her life...but the past will condemn her soul. With Dr. Luke Findley by her side, Lanore McIlvrae has embarked on her new life; now all of London is clamoring to see the Victoria and Albert Museum's "mystery" exhibit--Lanore's collections of rare nineteenth-century treasures, including the last gift given to her by her lost love, Jonathan. But Adair, the Taker, emerges from the shadows of her past to hunt down Lanore and exact revenge for betraying him over one hundred years ago.
It is 1842—a dramatic year in the history of Texas-Mexican relations. After five years of uneasy peace, of futile negotiations, of border raids and temporary, unofficial truces, a series of military actions upsets the precarious balance between the two countries. Once more the Mexican Army marches on Texas soil; once more the frontier settlers strengthen their strongholds for defense or gather their belongings for flight. Twice San Antonio falls to Mexican generals; twice the Texans assemble armies for the invasion of Mexico. It is 1842—a year of attack and counterattack. This is the story that Joseph Milton Nance relates, with a definitiveness and immediacy which come from many years of...
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Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.
A diverse group of high school students come together to share their open hearts with the world through writing short, personal narratives. These teens discuss a wide range of lifes important issues, such as young love, surviving a new country, losing a family member, and many more. Consisting of mostly minority students, this group battles through and conquers some of lifes more challenging obstacles hidden in the everyday living of Californias valley of Kern County. Writing from the classroom of their English teacher, Mr. Tripp, these Golden Valley High School students truly represent their school through their honest and sincere golden writing.