Page:Pictures of life in Mexico Vol 2.djvu/15

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CONTENTS.
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CHAPTER XXVII.
INCIDENT AT A PUEBLO.
Story of an old alcalde—Life in an isolated hamlet—Indian cattle stealers—The savages' revenge—The padre and his household—Terrible storm—Hacienda set on fire by Indians—Horrible slaughter—Escape of prisoners.
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CHAPTER XXVIII.
MEXICAN HACIENDAS, OR FARMS.
Character of scenery—State of agriculture—Fences, implements, and crops—A hacienda—The agave, or maguey plant—Mode of obtaining pulque—The Vaquero, or cow-herd—A. lazy brute and his canine companion—Seeking stray sheep.
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CHAPTER XXIX.
A PLANTATION ANECDOTE
Culture of tobacco—A plantation—Processes at a tobacco factory—Rival planters—Malicious dilapidation—Destructive reprisal—Duel between the rival proprietors.
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CHAPTER XXX.
WILD-CATTLE HUNTERS.
Dexterity in lassoing—Cattle-hunters' fare—Defence of wild cattle against wolves—Inducements to hunters—Departure for a cargo of hides—Sunset on the prairie—The hunter's terrible dream—A perilous position—Combat and retreat—Struggle in the water—Safe deliverance.
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