300 Years of San Antonio & Bexar County captures the iconic
stories, moments, people, and places that define one of the oldest
communities in the United States. A collection of diverse authors joined
forces to produce this richly illustrated and complexly woven thematic
telling of the city's history. From its earliest legacy as home to many
indigenous peoples to its municipal founding by the Canary Islanders, a
convergence of people from across the globe have settled, sacrificed,
and successfully shaped the culture of San Antonio. The result is a
21st-century community that strives to balance diverse heritage with a
vibrant economy thanks to stories from the past that provide lessons for
the future.