Mission Monuments of New Mexico: Handbooks of Archaeological History

By Edgar Lee Hewett

Book Overview

Mission Monuments of New Mexico: Handbooks of Archaeological History is a comprehensive guidebook that explores the history and architecture of the Spanish colonial missions in New Mexico. Written by renowned archaeologist Edgar Lee Hewett, this book provides a detailed account of the missions' construction, their cultural significance, and the role they played in shaping the history of the region.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the missions' history, including their origins, the arrival of the Spanish in the region, and the establishment of the missions. It also explores the impact of the missions on the indigenous populations and the role of the church in colonial New Mexico.The second part of the book is a detailed guide to the individual missions themselves. Each mission is described in detail, including its history, architecture, and cultural significance. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and illustrations that help bring the missions to life.Overall, Mission Monuments of New Mexico: Handbooks of Archaeological History is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of the Spanish colonial missions in New Mexico. It provides a comprehensive overview of the missions' history and cultural significance, and is an invaluable guide to the individual missions themselves.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258414821
• ISBN13: 9781258414825
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"