Project Gutenberg 2016-09-23 Public domain in the USA. 250 Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Arizona United States. Writers Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Arizona Writers' Program. Arizona Arizona Writers Project 40027588 San Xavier Del Bac, Arizona: A Descriptive and Historical Guide Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "San Xavier Del Bac, Arizona: A Descriptive and Historical Guide" compiled by workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Arizona, is a historical account published in the early 1940s. This guide focuses on the architecture and history of the Mission San Xavier del Bac, which is acknowledged as the foremost example of mission architecture in the United States. The book provides insights into the mission's significance and beauty, appealing to both locals and visitors alike. The guide details the compelling history and architecture of the Mission San Xavier del Bac, established by Eusebio Francisco Kino in the late 17th century. It narrates the mission's foundation, construction challenges, and the various influences from both local Indigenous culture and Spanish colonial styles that shaped its design. The book outlines the mission's tumultuous history, including revolts, damage from Apache raids, and restoration efforts over the centuries. It vividly describes the mission's architectural features, such as its striking facade, richly decorated interiors, and the cultural blending that crafted a unique spiritual and artistic landmark in the heart of the Arizona desert. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Mission San Xavier del Bac (Tucson, Ariz.) NA Text Category: History - American Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Religious Category: Architecture Category: Art 78902 2025-09-21T08:13:54.521975 text/html 51619 2024-10-23T01:09:56 text/html 3374201 2025-09-21T08:13:58.596012 application/epub+zip 3374382 2025-09-21T08:13:56.140060 application/epub+zip 92738 2025-09-21T08:13:55.311004 application/epub+zip 3409610 2025-09-21T08:14:00.230938 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3394984 2025-09-21T08:13:57.816004 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 118412 2022-09-24T05:39:44.143854 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 54492 2025-09-21T08:13:54.111991 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 34552 2024-10-23T01:09:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16856 2025-09-21T08:14:00.454020 application/rdf+xml 19406 2025-09-21T08:13:55.401945 image/jpeg 2437 2025-09-21T08:13:55.357936 image/jpeg 3146061 2025-09-21T08:13:54.617016 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog