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Girl of the Alamo

Name: Girl of the Alamo
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9780890154472

by Rita Kerr, Susanna Dickinson

Ages 10–16middle-grademoderatehistory courage resilience women in history survival texas history

Firefly & Fern Summary

Girl of the Alamo tells the remarkable true story of Susanna Dickinson, one of the few survivors of the famous 1836 siege at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. Through her eyes, young readers will discover a fascinating perspective on this pivotal moment in American history, learning about courage, resilience, and what it meant to live through extraordinary circumstances. This unique historical account brings an often-overlooked female voice to a legendary event.

Publisher

Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum

Pages

ISBN

9780890154472

Published

1984-01-01

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