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

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

by Maria Antonia Field

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[...] 1. San Diego.-A Spanish form of Saint James, who is the Patron Saint of Spain. 2. San Carlos.-Saint Charles. Mission San Carlos and the Royal Chapel of Monterey were so named in honor of Saint Charles the Patron Saint of King Carlos III under whose reign the mission was founded. 3. San Antonio De Padua.-St. Anthony of Padua. 4. San Gabriel.-St. Gabriel (the Angel of the Annunciation.). 5. San Luis Obispo.-Saint Louis, Bishop. 6. Nuestra Senora de Los Dolores.-Our Lady of Sorrows. 7. San Juan Capistrano.-St. John Capistrano. 8. Santa Clara.-Saint Clara. 9. San Buenaventura.-Saint Bonavent...

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