| Description |
viii pages, 1 leaf, 184 pages, 1 leaf, including plate, maps, plans. frontispiece, plates. 28 cm |
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"First edition." |
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A history of the missions in the region included in the present states of New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and California. |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages [181]-184. |
| Contents |
Founding and government -- Missions in New Mexico -- Missions in Arizona -- Missions in Texas -- Missions in California -- The indians -- Life at the missions -- Mission art and architecture -- Secularization of the missions -- Conclusion -- Mission legends -- The massacre at the Alamo -- Maria Coronel de Agreda -- Onate's proclamation -- How to reach the missions -- Frances of Assisi -- Pronunciation and meaning of Spanish names, etc. |
| Subject |
Missions, Spanish -- United States.
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New Mexico -- History.
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Franciscans -- Missions.
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