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Chimes of Mission Bells; an historical sketch of California and her missions

By Maria Antonia Field
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The book offers a compact historical account of the California mission system, tracing the arrival and labors of the Spanish missionaries, the founding and daily life of individual missions, and the political shifts that moved the region from Spanish to Mexican to American control. It describes mission routines, hospitality, relations with indigenous peoples, and musical and devotional traditions, and gives a detailed portrait of San Carlos Mission and its later restoration, including the exhumation and reinterment of early missionaries. Anecdotes, hymns, a reproduced letter, and an appendix on dances and ritual complete a blend of local memory, archival research, and devotional appreciation.

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Maria Antonia Field

Maria Antonia Field was an American author known for her historical writings on California, particularly in relation to its missions. Her notable work, "Chimes of Mission Bells; an historical sketch of California and her missions," explores the rich history and cultural significance of the missions established in California during the Spanish colonial period. Field's writing provides valuable insights into the early days of California and the impact of these missions on the state's development. Through her work, she contributes to the understanding of California's heritage and the historical narratives that shaped the region.

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