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LoC No.: 42015818
Title: San Antonio: City of Missions
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Summary: "San Antonio: City of Missions" by Claude B. Aniol is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book explores the rich history and cultural significance of San Antonio, a city established during the era of Spanish colonization in North America. It delves into themes of early exploration, the establishment of missions, and the subsequent development of the city, offering insights into how different influences shaped its identity. The book provides a vivid narrative of San Antonio’s transformation from a modest settlement of Tejas Indians to a bustling American city rich with history. It covers key events, including the fierce battles at the Alamo and the establishment of missions, which served both religious and strategic purposes. Aniol meticulously documents architectural features, cultural practices, and the remnants of Spanish, Mexican, and American legacies that linger amidst the city's modern landscape. Through a blend of text and photography, the book invites readers to appreciate the picturesque contrasts and vibrant traditions that define San Antonio today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Aniol, Claude B., 1900-1980
EBook No.: 52516
Published: Jul 7, 2016
Downloads: 148
Language: English
Subject: San Antonio (Tex.) -- Pictorial works
LoCC: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 42015818
Title: San Antonio: City of Missions
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "San Antonio: City of Missions" by Claude B. Aniol is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book explores the rich history and cultural significance of San Antonio, a city established during the era of Spanish colonization in North America. It delves into themes of early exploration, the establishment of missions, and the subsequent development of the city, offering insights into how different influences shaped its identity. The book provides a vivid narrative of San Antonio’s transformation from a modest settlement of Tejas Indians to a bustling American city rich with history. It covers key events, including the fierce battles at the Alamo and the establishment of missions, which served both religious and strategic purposes. Aniol meticulously documents architectural features, cultural practices, and the remnants of Spanish, Mexican, and American legacies that linger amidst the city's modern landscape. Through a blend of text and photography, the book invites readers to appreciate the picturesque contrasts and vibrant traditions that define San Antonio today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Aniol, Claude B., 1900-1980
EBook No.: 52516
Published: Jul 7, 2016
Downloads: 148
Language: English
Subject: San Antonio (Tex.) -- Pictorial works
LoCC: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.