The Franciscans In California (1897) - Zephyrin Engelhardt - Bog

""The Franciscans in California"" is a historical book written by Zephyrin Engelhardt in 1897, chronicling the history of the Franciscan missions in California. The book starts with the arrival of the Spanish in California in 1769 and the establishment of the first mission in San Diego. Engelhardt provides a detailed account of the founding of each of the 21 missions in California, including their construction, daily life, and interactions with the Native American tribes. The book also delves into the political and economic factors that led to the decline of the missions and their eventual secularization. Engelhardt's work is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of California, the Franciscan order, and the impact of Spanish colonization on Native American communities.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.