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Life and sports in Mexican horse culture and Texas life
The piece discusses Mexican boys riding horses, lariats, and horse handling from a young age, noting skill, risk, and economic aspects. It contrasts Mexican practices with American norms and includes a Texas traveler’s vivid scenes of frontier life, taverns, and ranch life near Houston, with harsh conditions and stark daily routines.
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