San Gabriel Mission and the Beginnings of Los Angeles (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781025966717)

"San Gabriel Mission and the Beginnings of Los Angeles" provides an authoritative and detailed historical account of one of California's most significant religious and cultural landmarks. Written by the renowned historian of the Franciscan missions, Zephyrin Engelhardt, this work explores the founding and development of Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, often referred to as the "Queen of the Missions" for its immense productivity and central role in the regional economy.

The book meticulously documents the early years of the mission and its profound influence on the establishment of the neighboring Pueblo of Los Angeles. Readers will find a wealth of information regarding the missionary efforts, the lives of the indigenous peoples within the mission system, and the complex interactions between Spanish colonial authorities and the local community. Engelhardt draws upon extensive primary sources and archival records to paint a vivid picture of the spiritual, social, and political climate of late 18th and early 19th-century California.

Essential for historians, scholars of Catholic history, and anyone interested in the foundational years of Southern California, "San Gabriel Mission and the Beginnings of Los Angeles" remains a vital resource for understanding the roots of the modern Los Angeles metropolis and the enduring legacy of the mission era.

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