California Missions: A Guide to the Historic Trails of the Padres by Karl F. Brown
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"California Missions: A Guide to the Historic Trails of the Padres" by Karl F. Brown is a historical account written in the late 1930s. The book explores the establishment and significance of the Spanish missions founded in California between the late 18th century and the early 19th century. It provides insights into the role of the Franciscan padres in converting Indigenous populations and the architectural legacy of these missions along the historic
El Camino Real route. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of the twenty-one missions established in California, detailing their founding, architecture, and historical significance. Brown vividly describes the daily life and routines at the missions under the guidance of figures like Father Junípero Serra, showcasing their efforts to create self-sustaining communities through work and education. The book includes captivating illustrations and photographs that enhance the reader’s understanding of each mission's distinctive character and physical attributes. Overall, it serves as both a travel guide for those wishing to visit these historical sites and a scholarly resource for those interested in the cultural history of California. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Brown, Karl F. (Karl Frederick), 1900-1982? |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Newcomb, Rexford, 1886-1968 |
| Photographer | Ray, Floyd, 1894- |
| LoC No. | 39015783 |
| Title | California Missions: A Guide to the Historic Trails of the Padres |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| Subject | Missions, Spanish -- California |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55931 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-55931-5 |
| Release Date | Nov 11, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 559 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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