Spanish missions of Texas / Byron Browne.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Browne, Byron, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Missions, Spanish--Texas--History.

Missions, Spanish.

Texas--Church history.

Texas.

Texas--Buildings, structures, etc.

Franciscans--Texas--History.

Franciscans.

Local Subjects:

Texas--Church history.

Texas--Buildings, structures, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (174 pages)

Place of Publication:

Charleston, South Carolina : Arcadia Publishing, [2017]

Summary:

"After the conquest of Mexico by Hernan Cortés in the sixteenth century, conquistadors and explorers poured into the territory of Nueva España. The Franciscans followed in their wake but carved a different path through a harsh and often violent landscape. That heritage can still be found across Texas, behind weathered stone ruins and in the pews of ornate, immaculately maintained naves. From early structures in El Paso to later woodland sanctuaries in East Texas, these missions anchored communities and, in many cases, still serve them today. Author Byron Browne reconnoiters these iconic landmarks and their lasting legacy."

Contents:

Early entradas and history

Missions and presidios of Goliad

Missions and presidios of El Paso

Missions and presidios of San Antonio

Missions and presidios of San Xavier, San Sabá and El Cañon.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781439659304

1439659303