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Thierry recounts a reckless Mexico trip in the 1920s
A. R. Thierry of Nixon recalls a wild mid 1920s voyage to Mexico with two friends to get rich. They brand the car, face bandits, are warned at Brownsville, and end up in Tampico before returning after three days to a stark home cooked meal and reflections on folly.
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A. R
Mike” Thierry
Nixon
Mexico
Thierry
Aduah
Pancho Villa
Brownsville
Tampico