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Mina, her parents, and their German family set sail in 1845 in search of a better life, crossing the Atlantic to Texas. Along the frontier, they confront hardship and tragedy but also find adventure and the challenges of pioneer life.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Janice Jordan Shefelman
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