After young Francisco Alvarado and his Indian friend Miguel meet a mysterious stranger named Luis, they set out on a journey with Francisco's cousin Maria looking for a buried treasure. The adventure was sparked by a map accidently left at the Rancho Vallecitos de San Marcos in old California. Thinking they will have a day of fun looking for the treasure, the three youngsters find more excitement than they could have imagined, including an eye-witness account of the Battle of San Pascual. Francisco's Gold is a blend of exciting fiction and historical fact which will hold the attention of...