San Juan Bautista, Gateway to Spanish Texas

San Juan Bautista, Gateway to Spanish Texas by Robert S Weddle. Published by University of Texas Press, Austin, TX, 1968. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good- DJ. 469 Pgs. LCCN 68-19154. San Juan Bautista del Rio Grande, one of Spain's most important Mission settlements of the 17th century, at present Guerrero in the Mexican state of Coahuila, 35 miles SE of what is now Eagle Pass, Texas. Many expeditions were launched from there into the untamed region beyond the Rio Grande. Despite its importance, however, Texas historians have generally overlooked San Juan Bautista. The author rectifies their neglect in this fascinating book. Illustrated with photos and document reproductions. Description text copyright 2012 BooksForComfort. Item ID 27018.