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Maria Antonia Field

b. 1885

Her writing keeps the history and atmosphere of old California close at hand, blending local memory with a warm, personal sense of place. She is associated with books such as Monterey Zephyrs, Chimes of Mission Bells, and the memoir Where Castilian Roses Bloom.

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

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

by Maria Antonia Field

About the author

Maria Antonia Field was a California writer remembered for books tied to Monterey and the region's Spanish and mission-era heritage. Available records in this search connect her with works including Monterey Zephyrs, Chimes of Mission Bells, and Where Castilian Roses Bloom, which suggest a strong interest in local history, memory, and place.

The information I could confirm is limited, so it is best to treat her as a somewhat obscure regional author rather than attach a fuller life story without stronger sources. One archival image result located during this search referred to Villa Munras in Monterey as the home of Maria Antonia Field, which fits the close Monterey connection reflected in her writing.

Because I did not find a reliable biographical profile with fuller personal details, some basics of her life remain uncertain here beyond the birth year you provided and her authorship of these works.