Santa anna
antonio lópez de
[ahn-taw-nyaw law-pes th e] /ɑnˈtɔ nyɔ ˈlɔ pɛs ðɛ/ (show ipa), 1795?–1876, mexican general and revolutionist: dictator 1844–45; president 1833–35, 1853–55.
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santa anna’s command comprised at least twenty thousand mexicans.
the nation in a nutsh-ll george makepeace towle
“i am besieged by a thousand or more of mexicans, under santa anna,” he wrote.
for the liberty of texas edward stratemeyer
when santa anna entered the rectangle unattended to reconnoitre, a sh-ll burst near him and covered his red pony with dirt.
the war with mexico, volume ii (of 2) justin h. smith
what if santa anna storms the place some night, with several thousand men?
for the liberty of texas edward stratemeyer
small wonder was it that santa anna was often termed the mexican butcher.
for the liberty of texas edward stratemeyer
but these banished mexicans being enemies of santa anna it was after all not so unnatural.
the free lances mayne reid
santa anna upon this pr-nounced in perote, declaring the election of guerrero valid.
mexico susan hale
and with altogether a different air did santa anna take them up for examination.
the free lances mayne reid
santa anna, like san nicols, has a most beautiful wooden roof.
cathedral cities of spain william wiehe collins
santa anna dare anything—at least, neither shame nor mercy will restrain him.
the free lances mayne reid
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