The Defence of Saragossa, Spain, 1808-9. Augustina, The Maid of Saragossa serving in the batteries.

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The Defence of Saragossa, Spain, 1808-9. Augustina, The Maid of Saragossa serving in the batteries. Agustina Raimunda María Saragossa Doménech, or Agustina de Aragón, 1786 – 1857. Famous Spanish heroine who defended Spain during the Spanish War of Independence, known as the Spanish Joan of Arc. From English and Scottish History, published 1882.

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