Sense of Mission 2004 by Text by Thomas A. Drain; Photographs by David Wakely; Foreward by N. Scott Momaday
	List Price:   $19.95 Unit Price:   $15.96 You Save:   $3.99 (20%) ISBN-10:   0811843149 ISBN-13:   9780811843140 Publisher:   Chronicle Books Edition:   illustrated Category:   Non-Fiction Pub. Date:   June 2004 Pages:   144 Format:   Paperback
Awards
2003  Gourmand World Cookbook Awards  Winner!  2007  Sequoyah Book Award  Nominee/Honoree  2007  Volunteer State Book Award  Nominee/Honoree  2007  Garden State Teen Book Award  Nominee/Honoree
Subjects
CHURCH BUILDINGS SOUTHWEST, NEW_HISTORY SPANISH MISSION BUILDINGS
Description/Notes
Photographer David Wakely and writer Thomas A. Drain capture the fascinating architectural details, religious significance and cultural diversity of twenty-nine of the most visually beautiful and historically important churches in the southern states. Visually beautiful and historically important, the Spanish missions of the United States are a unique legacy of two very different cultures. Conceived as an expression of the Catholic faith of the European conquerors, they were built and maintained by native Americans, who incorporated their own traditions. 'A Sense of Mission' presents 29 of these fascinating and popular churches in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Southern California. More than 150 color photographs feature dramatic exteriors and grounds, altarpieces, statues, carvings, frescoes, and other folk details. The text explores the history of the missions, how they were built, and the meaning behind their symbols, while an introduction by N. Scott Momaday lends insight from the Native American perspective. Visitor information, maps, and an annotated reading list round out this handsome tribute, the authoritative guide for more than a decade.