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“Hook ’em Horns” Vol.12, Chap. 13 – Fort Davis

Fort Davis The California Gold Rush of 1848 prompted the need for a reliable route from San Antonio to El Paso and beyond. The stretch across West Texas was especially perilous because of the lack of water and the hostility of the Native Americans who occupied the area. Several attempts were made before a group […]