Author: Charles Francis SaundersPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
History and description of the California missions.
The California Padres and Their Missions
Author: Charles Francis SaundersPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
History and description of the California missions.
Mission
Author: Margaret WymanPublisher: Idyllwild Publishing
ISBN: 9781931857000
Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Spanish Missions of California
Author: Megan GendellPublisher: Children's Press
ISBN: 9780531212400
Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Describes the daily life of people who settled in the California missions, why the missions were built, and explores the reasons for the end of the mission era.
Padres of the California Mission Frontier
Author: Thomas L. DavisPublisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 9780823962839
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Describes the life and works of the Franciscan priests who helped the Spanish colonize California by establishing missions for the native peoples and new settlers.
Indians, Missionaries, and Merchants
Author: Kent G. LightfootPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520249984
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
Lightfoot examines the interactions between Native American communities in California & the earliest colonial settlements, those of Russian pioneers & Franciscan missionaries. He compares the history of the different ventures & their legacies that still help define the political status of native people.
The Lands of Mission San Miguel
Author: Wallace V. OhlesPublisher:
ISBN: 9781884995132
Category : San Luis Obispo County (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Missions and Missionaries of California
Author: Zephyrin EngelhardtPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 716
Book Description
Comprehensive history of the Jesuit, Franciscan, and Dominican missionaries in Lower California and of the Franciscans in Upper California.
Junipero Serra
Author: Steven W. HackelPublisher: Hill and Wang
ISBN: 0374711097
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
A portrait of the priest and colonialist who is one of the most important figures in California's history In the 1770s, just as Britain's American subjects were freeing themselves from the burdens of colonial rule, Spaniards moved up the California coast to build frontier outposts of empire and church. At the head of this effort was Junípero Serra, an ambitious Franciscan who hoped to convert California Indians to Catholicism and turn them into European-style farmers. For his efforts, he has been beatified by the Catholic Church and widely celebrated as the man who laid the foundation for modern California. But his legacy is divisive. The missions Serra founded would devastate California's Native American population, and much more than his counterparts in colonial America, he remains a contentious and contested figure to this day. Steven W. Hackel's groundbreaking biography, Junípero Serra: California's Founding Father, is the first to remove Serra from the realm of polemic and place him within the currents of history. Born into a poor family on the Spanish island of Mallorca, Serra joined the Franciscan order and rose to prominence as a priest and professor through his feats of devotion and powers of intellect. But he could imagine no greater service to God than converting Indians, and in 1749 he set off for the new world. In Mexico, Serra first worked as a missionary to Indians and as an uncompromising agent of the Inquisition. He then became an itinerant preacher, gaining a reputation as a mesmerizing orator who could inspire, enthrall, and terrify his audiences at will. With a potent blend of Franciscan piety and worldly cunning, he outmaneuvered Spanish royal officials, rival religious orders, and avaricious settlers to establish himself as a peerless frontier administrator. In the culminating years of his life, he extended Spanish dominion north, founding and promoting missions in present-day San Diego, Los Angeles, Monterey, and San Francisco. But even Serra could not overcome the forces massing against him. California's military leaders rarely shared his zeal, Indians often opposed his efforts, and ultimately the missions proved to be cauldrons of disease and discontent. Serra, in his hope to save souls, unwittingly helped bring about the massive decline of California's indigenous population. On the three-hundredth anniversary of Junípero Serra's birth, Hackel's complex, authoritative biography tells the full story of a man whose life and legacies continue to be both celebrated and denounced. Based on exhaustive research and a vivid narrative, this is an essential portrait of America's least understood founder.
California Missions: A Guide to the Historic Trails of the Padres
Author: Karl F. BrownPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
In 'California Missions: A Guide to the Historic Trails of the Padres', Karl F. Brown meticulously examines the history and significance of the California missions, blending both historical facts and personal insights into a captivating narrative. Brown's detailed descriptions and engaging storytelling make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the cultural and architectural heritage of the missions. The book's vivid imagery and thorough research immerse readers in the landscapes and stories of these iconic structures, highlighting their importance in shaping California's history and identity. Karl F. Brown, a noted historian and expert on California's mission history, brings his wealth of knowledge and passion for the subject to this comprehensive guide. With years of research and fieldwork under his belt, Brown presents a nuanced and comprehensive exploration of the missions, shedding light on their complex legacy and historical significance. His expertise and dedication to preserving California's cultural heritage shine through in this meticulously crafted work. I highly recommend 'California Missions' to history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and travelers looking to explore the rich history of California. Brown's expertly written guide offers a deep dive into the missions' past and present, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to learn more about this iconic part of California's history.
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