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"As the daughter of a rancher in 1840s Mexico, Nena knows a thing or two about monsters--her home has long been threatened by tensions with Anglo settlers from the north. But something more sinister lurks near the ranch at night, something that drains men of their blood and leaves them for dead. Something that once attacked Nena nine years ago. Believing Nena dead, Néstor has been on the run from his grief ever since, moving from ranch to ranch working...
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Every summer the men of the Chavez family go on a long and difficult sheep drive to the mountains. All the men, that is, except for Miguel. All year long, twelve-year-old Miguel tries to prove that he, too, is up to the challenge - that he, too, is ready to take the sheep into his beloved Sangre de Cristo Mountains. When his deeds go unnoticed, he prays to San Ysidro, the saint for farmers everywhere. And his prayer is answered - but with devastating...
4) Race to win
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"In the wake of a sudden heart attack, the death of Gentry Rhodes leaves his devoted family in turmoil. Facing threats to sell their family ranch to pay off debts, oldest daughter Hannah looks to her father's spirit for guidance and strength. Hannah comes up with idea to win money and save the ranch by entering the upcoming barrel racing competition. After days of practice, the love and support from her family, and a few 'visits' from her father,...
12) Cattle ranchers
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Discusses the significance of the early cattle ranchers to the development of the Wild West.