Children of the Revolucion  The Railroads That Helped Build Mexico

San Antonio entrepreneur Charles Barrett shares his father's terrifying journey. Details

 

Program: Children of the Revolucion

Episode: The Railroads That Helped Build Mexico

Charles Barrett's British ancestors went to Mexico to seek their fortune with the building of the railroads. Charles tells the chilling story of the assassination of the Captain of the Port of Tampico as his uncle, aunt and father watched the killing through a hole in a barrel that they had been stuffed into to avoid detection by the revolutionaries.

Duration: (27:06)
Premiere Date: 10/07/2010
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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