It was a wild scene, this camp of savages among whom as yet no traders had come and no handiwork of civilization had found its way.Previously in The
Internal Dissension Hampers the Spanish Reconquista
After a period of about forty years, during which the Christians were steadily increasing their dominions, almost every contest between the two
Yussef Proclaims Jihad
My dominions," said Abu-Giafar, "are the only barrier between thee and the Christian princes.”Continuing The Spanish Reconquista,our selection
Muslim Army Strikes Back
Alfonso was besieging Saragossa, which he had every expectation of reducing, when intelligence reached him of Yussef's disembarkation.Continuing The
Abdallah Establishes Himself in Morocco
Having put the finishing touch to his magnificent city of Morocco, he transferred thither the seat of his empire.Continuing The Spanish
John Wesley Harden Breaks Free
Today's installment concludes John Wesley Hardin, Gunfighter,our selection from The Life of John Wesley Hardin - Autobiography (published
John Wesley Harden Jailed
They told me I was wanted up there for killing Huffman in a barber shop. I appeared very much frightened and asked if there was any danger of a
John Wesley Harden, Gambler
I said: "I reckon two pair of jacks are good," so the eventful game ended. I was ahead about $300.Continuing John Wesley Hardin, Gunfighter,our
John Wesley Harden at Brenham
The State police had been organized and McAnally had been placed on the force, so on consultation with friends, it was thought best that I should