San Antonio: City of Missions

"San Antonio: City of Missions" by Claude B. Aniol is a recount of San Antonio's vibrant story, focusing on when Spanish settlers first came to North America. The book looks at how exploration, the building of missions, and the city’s growth all came together to make it what it is today. Readers will find a vibrant story describing San Antonio's change from a small Tejas settlement to a busy American city filled with history. Important events like the battles at the Alamo and the creation of missions, which had religious and military purposes, are examined. Aniol carefully records architectural details, cultural customs, and the lasting effects of Spanish, Mexican, and American influences that are still seen everywhere around the city today, along with a blend of words and pictures encouraging readers to admire the charming contrasts and lively traditions that make San Antonio special.