Apache Lance: Franciscan Cross

Weinberg, Florence

ISBN 10: 1933353449 / ISBN 13: 9781933353449

Published by Twilight Times Books, Kingsport, TN, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Apache Lance: Franciscan Cross
• Publisher: Twilight Times Books, Kingsport, TN
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1933353449
• ISBN 13: 9781933353449
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fiction

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Synopsis

In the year 1731, three Franciscan missions are struggling to establish themselves on the San Antonio River despite Apache raids. A young missionary, Fray Marcos, and an Apache woman warrior, Ahuila, fall in love. They must work out their fate in the face of cultural conflicts and prejudices."Apache Lance, Franciscan Cross" explores a crucial time in San Antonio history, featuring courageous settlers, missionaries, Indian converts and fierce Apache attacks. The story will appeal to history buffs, especially Southwesterners. Plot is fast moving with powerful emotions, action, love interest, suspense, accurate background and landscape.

About the Author

A native of New Mexico, Florence Byham Weinberg traveled as an 'army brat' in World War II. Travels continued after marriage to scholar/critic Kurt Weinberg in Canada, France, Spain and Germany. After earning her PhD, she taught for twenty-two years at St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY, and for ten at Trinity University, San Antonio. She continues to travel and write books.