300 Years of San Antonio and Bexar County

300 Years of San Antonio and Bexar County
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Publisher : Trinity University Press
Total Pages : 819
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ISBN-10 : 9781595348500
ISBN-13 : 1595348506
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Book Synopsis 300 Years of San Antonio and Bexar County by : Claudia R. Guerra

Download or read book 300 Years of San Antonio and Bexar County written by Claudia R. Guerra and published by Trinity University Press. This book was released on 2018-06-21 with total page 819 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 300 Years of San Antonio & Bexar County captures the iconic stories, moments, people, and places that define one of the oldest communities in the United States. A collection of diverse authors joined forces to produce this richly illustrated and complexly woven thematic telling of the city’s history. From its earliest legacy as home to many indigenous peoples to its municipal founding by the Canary Islanders, a convergence of people from across the globe have settled, sacrificed, and successfully shaped the culture of San Antonio. The result is a 21st-century community that strives to balance diverse heritage with a vibrant economy thanks to stories from the past that provide lessons for the future.


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