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This book recounts the story of a group of American missionaries who traveled to Ecuador in the 1950s. Their mission was to spread Christianity and establish a school. The story is centered around the tragic deaths of the missionaries during a confrontation with indigenous tribes. The book explores themes of faith, courage, and the consequences of missionary work in a foreign culture.
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