NEW! SIGNED! Mission San Xavier del Bac History Tucson Arizona Highways K Walker
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San Xavier: The Spirit Endures
by Kathleen Walker
Published by Arizona Highways, Phoenix, Arizona (1998)
FIRST EDITION SOFTCOVER SIGNED BY AUTHOR KATHLEEN WALKER
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BRAND NEW First Edition / First Printing Softcover Book SIGNED BY AUTHOR KATHLEEN WALKER! NO MARKS! The binding is tight and all 80 pages within are bright white with NO WRITING, UNDERLINING, HIGH-LIGHTING, RIPS, TEARS, BENDS OR FOLDS. The covers are perfect, as can be seen in my photos. You will be happy with this one! Always handled and packaged with care! Buy with confidence from a seller who takes the time to show you the details and not use just stock photos. Please check out all my pictures and email with any questions! Thanks for looking!
About the Book:
San Xavier: The Spirit Endures by Kathleen Walker, published by Arizona Highways in 1998, is a richly illustrated and evocative tribute to one of the Southwest’s most iconic landmarks—Mission San Xavier del Bac. Located just south of Tucson, Arizona, this historic Spanish Catholic mission has stood for centuries as a living symbol of endurance, faith, and cultural blending.
In this beautifully produced volume, Walker blends compelling narrative with stunning full-color photography to capture the mission’s deep spiritual significance, architectural brilliance, and the unique heritage of the Tohono O’odham people who continue to worship and serve there. With the support of the Diocese of Tucson and decades of historical documentation, San Xavier: The Spirit Endures offers readers a window into the heart of a sacred site that has weathered time, desert storms, and political change—yet continues to radiate peace and welcome.
More than a travel guide or architectural study, this book is a celebration of resilience and tradition. It chronicles the mission’s original construction by Jesuit missionary Father Kino in the 17th century, its later rebuilding by the Franciscans, and its ongoing role as a spiritual home for the Native American community. Each page invites readers to reflect on the layered history of faith, craftsmanship, and survival that define San Xavier’s story.
Whether you are a history enthusiast, art lover, traveler, or collector of Southwestern heritage, this first edition softcover is an essential addition to your library. The photography alone—capturing intricate baroque altars, whitewashed domes, and desert sunsets—is worth the price of admission. Paired with Walker’s insightful prose, San Xavier: The Spirit Endures is both an inspiring visual experience and a thoughtful meditation on the power of place, faith, and cultural continuity. A remarkable gift or keepsake for anyone captivated by the soul of the American Southwest.
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