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Love Will Find a Way

by | Jun 28, 2011 | Inside History

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July 25, 1853 Saddling up at 2 a.m.  Harry Love and his fellow California Rangers ride out of their rugged mountain camp and make their way to Cantua Creek in central California. They have been on the trail of Joaquin Murrieta for more than two months. By daybreak they reach the spot where the creek enters the San Joaquin Valley. The Rangers spot the smoke of a campfire on the plains three miles in the distance. Spurring their mounts, the Rangers approach within 400 yards. The camp c


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