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Behind the Bastards
It's a biography of William Walker, and it was referenced on the podcast while discussing his views on slavery and motives during his exploits in Mexico.
Walker was, quote, a brave, highly educated and able man, whatever maybe thought of his discretion and true motives of conduct in the expedition.
— Episode: Part Two: The Dumbest Colonizer in Histo...
Episode: Part Two: The Dumbest Colonizer in History
It's a biography of William Walker, and it was referenced on the podcast while discussing his views on slavery and motives during his exploits in Mexico.
Walker was, quote, a brave, highly educated and able man, whatever maybe thought of his discretion and true motives of conduct in the expedition.
He seems to have taken a high moral and political position in the affair, though his professions were peculiar and their propriety not readily admitted by downright sticklers for equity and natural law.
A few of his co-agitators were also men of a keen sense of honor who forgot or he did not in the excitement of the adventure, the opinions of mere honest men upon the subject.
But the vast majority of Walker's followers can only be viewed as desperate actors in a true filibustering or robbing speculation.
The good of the wretched and Apache oppressed Sonorians was not in their thoughts. If they succeeded, they might lay the sheer foundations of fortunes. If they failed, it was only time and perhaps life lost in either event. There was grand excitement in the game.
Episode: Part One: The Dumbest Colonizer in History
It was described as a good biography that provided details about William Walker's college education, including the strict discipline and curriculum that was common during that era.
entering students were Expected to be accurately acquainted with the grammar including prosody of the Greek and Latin tongues as well as with English grammar Math and geography once admitted students pursued trigonometry principles of constitutional and international law Philosophy natural history and religious studies discipline was strict
Episode: Part Two: The Dumbest Colonizer in History
It's a biography of William Walker. It was referenced when discussing Walker's potential motivations for making Sonora a slave state, and Walker's lack of personal slave ownership despite leveraging pro-slavery sentiments for recruitment.
walker could have just as easily stolen the laws and constitution of California because he'd worked as a lawyer in both states.
walker sent 65 men under captain george r davidson to governor negrete's command center at santo tamas they found it undefended and seized it without a fight
Episode: Part One: The Dumbest Colonizer in History
It was used to describe William Walker's college education, referencing the rigorous curriculum and the strict discipline expected of students at the time.
entering students were Expected to be accurately acquainted with the grammar including prosody of the Greek and Latin tongues as well as with English grammar Math and geography once admitted students pursued trigonometry principles of constitutional and international law Philosophy natural history and religious studies discipline was strict
Episode: Part Two: The Dumbest Colonizer in History
It was mentioned as a source that provided biographical details about Walker's life and a strong analysis of his motives in relation to slavery in the context of his filibustering attempts.
Walker could have just as easily stolen the laws and constitution of California because he'd worked as a lawyer in both states.
he may have had a change of heart or may simply have recognized the usefulness of pro-slavery sentiment and gaining support and recruits for his filibustering.
Episode: Part One: The Dumbest Colonizer in History
It was described as a very good biography of William Walker, outlining his college education and the lack of dancing and theater.
No horse racing or dancing. No, absolutely no dancing, Miles.
No, no horse racing or dancing. No, absolutely no dancing, Miles. I just love that list of the horse racing, dancing and the theater.
Episode: Part One: The Dumbest Colonizer in History
It was highlighted as a good biography that provided details about William Walker's college education, explaining the rigorous curriculum and strict discipline enforced at the time.
entering students were Expected to be accurately acquainted with the grammar including prosody of the Greek and Latin tongues as well as with English grammar Math and geography once admitted students pursued trigonometry principles of constitutional and international law Philosophy natural history and religious studies discipline was strict
Episode: Part Two: The Dumbest Colonizer in History
It was mentioned as a biography of William Walker, and the author used it to highlight Walker's potential motivation for creating a slave state in Northern Mexico and his overall character.
Walker could have just as easily stolen the laws and constitution of California because he'd worked as a lawyer in both states.
Walker sent 65 men under Captain George R. Davidson to Governor Negrete's command center at Santo Tomas. They found it undefended and seized it without a fight.
the wealthy ranchero owners, frustrated with a lack of protection by the Mexican government, had fully embraced the new republic.
walker intended to pay for all supplies received from friendly inhabitants and Walker issued a decree condemning to death all persons guilty of plundering the property of the friendly inhabitants.
Episode: Part One: The Dumbest Colonizer in History
It was described as a very good biography of William Walker, detailing his education and the events that shaped his life and ambitions.
No horse racing or dancing. No, absolutely no dancing, Miles.
