"The California Missions and Missionaries", Volume 4--Upper California, General History, Part III by Zephyrin Englehardt (San Francisco: The James H. Barry Company, 1915), 817 pp. The fourth in a four-volume-set-with index of a history of the California Missions. Hardbound with a burgundy cover and title, author, and publisher information on the spine only. Concerns the Mexican period after 1835, including the decline of the missions, the establishment of a bishopric and diocese; the conduct of Pio Pico in selling mission property; the American invasion and takeover of California; the activities of the missionaries and church just after the American period began; and the years of the American Land Claims Commission in regard to the adjudication of claims on mission property sold by Pico. There are many illustrations and a few maps. In good condition with abrasions, dents, and scratches on the cover and spine and minor page discoloration. None
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