""Franciscan Missions In Texas, 1690-1793"" is a historical book that explores the Catholic Church's missions in Texas during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book is part of the ""Studies in American Church History"" series published by The Catholic University of America. The author, Thomas Patrick O'Rourke, provides a detailed account of the Franciscan friars' efforts to establish and maintain missions in Texas, including their interactions with Native American tribes and the Spanish colonial government. The book also delves into the challenges and successes of the missions, as well as their impact on the region's history and culture. Overall, ""Franciscan Missions In Texas, 1690-1793"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church in Texas and the American Southwest.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.