Hallowed Were The Gold Dust Trails: The Story Of The Pioneer Priests Of Northern California (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258492434)

Hallowed Were The Gold Dust Trails: The Story Of The Pioneer Priests Of Northern California is a historical non-fiction book written by Henry L. Walsh. The book tells the story of the pioneer priests who traveled to Northern California during the Gold Rush era to establish the Catholic Church in the region. The book covers the period from the early 1800s to the early 1900s and includes the stories of famous priests such as Father Junipero Serra, who founded many of the missions in California, and Father Francisco Palou, who was Serra's closest companion. The book also covers the challenges and hardships faced by the pioneer priests, including the hostility towards the Catholic Church, the lack of resources and infrastructure, and the harsh living conditions. Walsh's book is a detailed and well-researched account of the history of the Catholic Church in Northern California and the role played by the pioneer priests in establishing it. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church in California, the Gold Rush era, or the history of the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry L. Walsh
ISBN-10: 1258492431
ISBN-13: 9781258492434
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/13/2012
Pages: 588
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.25d