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Name: Francisca Alvarez
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Tracie Egan

Set against the backdrop of the Texas Revolution in 1836, this biography tells the true story of a Mexican woman who saved twenty Texan soldiers held captive by Mexican forces in Goliad. Her daring act of bravery and compassion highlights the complex human moments that unfolded during the Goliad Massacre in Texas.

First publish date: 2003

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Tracie Egan

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