The Golden Road - Felix Riesenberg - Bog

The Golden Road: The Story Of California's Spanish Mission Trail is a historical book written by Felix Riesenberg Jr. The book is a comprehensive account of California's Spanish Mission Trail, which is a 600-mile long trail that runs from San Diego to Sonoma. The book provides a detailed description of the trail, its history, and its significance in California's history.The book traces the origins of the trail to the Spanish missionaries who came to California in the 18th century to convert the Native Americans to Christianity. The book describes the establishment of the 21 missions along the trail, each with its unique history and architecture. The book also provides information about the Native American tribes who lived in the region before the arrival of the Spanish.The Golden Road also explores the impact of the Spanish missions on California's history and culture. The book describes how the missions served as centers of agriculture, education, and trade, and how they played a crucial role in the development of California's economy. The book also examines the controversies surrounding the missions, including their treatment of Native Americans and their role in the colonization of California.The Golden Road is a well-researched and engaging book that provides a fascinating insight into California's history and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in California's past and its rich cultural heritage.American Trails Series.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.