THE MISSIONS AND MISSIONARIES OF CALIFORNIA, V. 1
"The Missions and Missionaries of California", Volume I--Lower California, by Zephyrin Engelhardt (San Francisco: The James H. Barry Company, 1908), 654 pp. The first of a four-volume-with-index set on the California Missions. Hardbound with a burgundy cover and title, author, and publisher on the spine only. This volume focuses on the early history of missions and missionary activity within the Catholic Church; the first European contact with California; early visits and explorations by Europeans; the colonization of California and establishment of missions during the Jesuit, Franciscan, and Dominican phases with respect to lower (or Baja) California. There are many illustrations and a few maps. The book is in good condition with abrasions, chips, and dents on the cover and spine edges and corners and some minor page discoloration. Purchased from Claremont Books and Prints. None
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