The California Padres And Their Missions (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163633021)

The California Padres And Their Missions by Charles F. Saunders is a comprehensive book that explores the history of the California missions and the role played by the Spanish Franciscan friars in their establishment and management. The book provides a detailed account of the missions, their architecture, and the daily lives of the missionaries and the indigenous people they served. It also discusses the impact of the missions on California's cultural, social, and economic development.The book begins with an overview of the Spanish colonization of California and the establishment of the first mission in San Diego in 1769. It then goes on to describe the establishment of the other 20 missions along the California coast, including their layout, architecture, and the materials used in their construction. The author also provides a detailed account of the daily lives of the Franciscan friars, including their religious practices, farming activities, and interactions with the indigenous people.In addition to describing the missions themselves, the book also explores the impact of the missions on California's cultural and economic development. The author discusses the role of the missions in introducing European agriculture and livestock to California, as well as the impact of the missions on the indigenous people and their culture.Overall, The California Padres And Their Missions is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed account of the history and impact of the California missions. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in California's history, architecture, or the role of religion in its development.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: Charles F. Saunders,Joseph S. Chase
ISBN-10: 116363302X
ISBN-13: 9781163633021
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 446
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.90d