California Missions and Their Romances - Fremont Older - Bog

California Missions and Their Romances is a historical book written by Mrs. Fremont Older. The book provides a detailed account of the establishment of the California missions by the Spanish missionaries in the 18th century. The author describes the architecture, daily life, and cultural practices of the missions and their inhabitants, including the Native Americans who were converted to Christianity by the missionaries.In addition to the historical facts, the book also delves into the romanticized myths and legends that have grown around the California missions over time. Mrs. Older explores the stories of famous figures associated with the missions, such as Father Junipero Serra and the explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo.The book is filled with illustrations and photographs that bring the missions to life, and the author's vivid descriptions paint a picture of a bygone era in California's history. California Missions and Their Romances is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of California and the United States.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.