According to an article I just read in a local rag, that not only was Indy kidnapped by Villa, but so was Mitchell Hedges.
Crossing the Mexican border in November 1913, he was captured by Mexican revolutionaries fighting under bandit Pancho Villa and presumed to be an American spy. He avoided the firing squad, according to his autobiography, by belting out an off-key rendition of “God Save the King.” Instead of freeing the British subject, however, Villa ordered Mitchell-Hedges to fight for his cause. Mitchell-Hedges wrote that for the next 10 months he participated in border skirmishes; he was released only after being wounded twice in the leg.
" ... According to this bizarre tale, Villa presented the crystal skull to Mitchell-Hedges as a reward for his services.
I didn't know that.
Here is a link to the article.
F.A. Mitchell-Hedges and his adventures are some of my favorite topics of research. Visit http://www.mitchell-hedges.com it is a GREAT site on the man and his background.
F.A. Mitchell-Hedges, Capt. Sir Richard Burton, and of course Col. James J. Bowie are my historical heroes. All three of these men had balls of solid rock. They truly lived the life of adventure to the fullest.
mitchell hedges and burton were truly THE MAN. hands down
kinda sad there is a burton movie a number of bowie movies but no mitchell hedges movie
btw anyone read his autobiography - danger is my ally?
I have read that in different printings various parts have been ommited.
