Edition |
First bilingual edition. |
Description |
32 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 23 cm |
Series |
Primary sources of famous people in American history |
Note |
Includes glossary. |
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Includes index. |
Summary |
During the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848, Francisca Alvarez saved the lives of many American soldiers captured by Santa Anas forces. Using primary source images to explore Alvarez life, this moving account explains howunder standing orders from General Santa Anaall captured American soldiers were to be shot. Francisca Alvarez, known as "The Angel of Goliad," intervened and secured pardons for a number of men before they were executed.. |
Audience |
5678 Childrens Plus, Inc. |
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N Fountas and Pinnell. |
Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR LG RL 5.3 0.5 73160SP PCMS. |
Language |
In Spanish and English |
Subject |
Alavez, Francisca.
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Bilingual books -- English-Spanish.
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Goliad Massacre, Goliad, Tex., 1836.
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ISBN |
0823941574 |
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9780823941575 |
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