Description: This book delves into the fascinating history of the Franciscan missions established in Upper California during the Spanish colonial period. The author meticulously explores the founding, growth, and ultimate impact of these missions, providing a comprehensive account of the lives of both missionaries and indigenous peoples. The book’s detailed narrative brings to life the struggles and triumphs faced by the Franciscan order in their efforts to convert and educate the native population, as well as the complex relationship between missionaries, Spanish officials, and the indigenous communities. The author’s reliance on primary source materials, including mission archives, diaries, and official records, ensures a captivating and historically accurate account. The work offers a unique glimpse into the lives of those who lived and worked in the California missions, showcasing their cultural exchanges, religious practices, and contributions to the development of the region. Ultimately, this book provides an essential and engaging exploration of a critical chapter in California’s history, shedding light on the enduring legacy of the Franciscan missions. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Book Title: Missions and Missionaries of California, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 794 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 1.6 in
Topic: Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies)
Publication Year: 2015
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: History
Item Weight: 36.9 Oz
Author: Zephyrin Engelhardt
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
