This guide provides a comprehensive presentation of the missions constructed by Jesuits and Franciscans in a region colonized by Spain and since divided between the United States and Mexico. It provides an historical synopsis of the period, a description of the physical and cultural characters of the region at the time of the missionaries' arrival and an explanation of the architectural features incorporated into the construction of their temples. Color photographs portray each of the churches as they look today.
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No past or present guidebook touches upon the number of missions mentioned by Morgan ... will aid anyone with a strong interest in the heritage of the Southwest and Northern Mexico -- Books of the Southwest: A Critical Checklist of Current Southwest Americana, January 1996.
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Richard Morgan's work is the only complete treatment of the subject, illustrated with color photos, currently in print. The large quantity and high quality of the photos will appeal to the armchair traveler while the maps and the travel tips will be especially helpful to those who are inspired to move beyond their chairs.
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This book and its fantastic photos inspire me to travel.,
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This review is from: A Guide to Historic Missions & Churches of the Arizona-Sonora Borderlands (Paperback)
This is a very carefully researched book and it is reflected in the balanced and thorough text. The photos, however, are the reason I give it "5 Stars". They are not just "nicely shot" - they actually give you the feel of the place (I've been to a few of the Missions written about). It is an exicitng book - inspirational. I've read it a couple of times and each time, I want to pack up my bag and head for the Arizona-Sonora border. It is like entering another world! And the photgraphers and author have accurately captured its essence...
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