U.S. Army on the Mexican Border: A Historical Perspective

U.S. Army on the Mexican Border: A Historical Perspective
Author:
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2007
Genre:
ISBN: 1437923038

This occasional paper is a concise overview of the history of the US Army's involvement along the Mexican border and offers a fundamental understanding of problems associated with such a mission. Furthermore, it demonstrates how the historic themes addressed disapproving public reaction, Mexican governmental instability, and insufficient US military personnel to effectively secure the expansive boundary are still prevalent today.

The Memoirs of Chief Red Fox

The Memoirs of Chief Red Fox
Author: Red Fox (Chief)
Publisher: Fawcett
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1989-09
Genre: Indians of North America
ISBN: 9780449218037

Son of the Sioux, nephew of Crazy Horse and leading spokesman for the great Indian legacy, Chief Red Fox witnessed both Custer's last stand and heard the news of the Vietnam War. Here, in his own words, is his unforgettable story, the story of a long-suffering but still proud people.

Mormon Settlement in Arizona

Mormon Settlement in Arizona
Author: James H. McClintock
Publisher:
Total Pages: 384
Release: 1921
Genre: History
ISBN:

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Our Pioneers

Our Pioneers
Author: Augustus Lynch Mason
Publisher:
Total Pages: 710
Release: 1904
Genre: Indians of North America
ISBN:

California '46 to '88

California '46 to '88
Author: Jacob Wright Harlan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 256
Release: 1883
Genre: Agriculture
ISBN:

Jacob Wright Harlan (born 1828) grew up in Indiana and moved to Michigan where he joined an uncle who organized a wagon train to California in 1845. California '46 to '88 (1888) contains Harlan's memories of his overland journey to California in 1846, acquaintance with rescuers and survivors of the Reid and Donner Parties, Frémont's battalion in 1846-1847, San Francisco milk and livery businesses, storekeeping in gold camps near Coloma and Sonora, farming and ranching in and near San José, San Joaquín Valley, Alameda, and Choloma Valley. He then recalls his second overland trip to California, 1853, as part of cattle drive and real estate development in San Leandro.