And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
One of the best Western histories I've ever read. I enjoyed every page, because I learned something new on every page. Gwynne has a writing style that lets his story unfold in your head like a movie.
All of your posts are enjoyable, C.W., but this is the kind of post that I find really helpful in helping me set some goals and make priorities for how I use my leisure time.
One of the best Western histories I've ever read. I enjoyed every page, because I learned something new on every page. Gwynne has a writing style that lets his story unfold in your head like a movie.
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DeleteAll of your posts are enjoyable, C.W., but this is the kind of post that I find really helpful in helping me set some goals and make priorities for how I use my leisure time.
ReplyDeleteGreat book.
ReplyDeleteYeah I agree with the other posters , very well written history of the Comanches
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