02313cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000810012624500680020726400510027530000470032633600260037333700260039933800360042550000310046150801070049252012770059953400450187665300470192185600430196853127UtSlPG20260610134226.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a40027588  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNA1 aWriters' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Arizona10aSan Xavier Del Bac, Arizona: A Descriptive and Historical Guide 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-09-23  aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, MFR and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMission San Xavier del Bac (Tucson, Ariz.)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53127