The Mission As A Frontier Institution In The Spanish-American Colonies (1917) - Herbert E Bolton - Bog

The Mission As A Frontier Institution In The Spanish-American Colonies is a historical book written by Herbert E. Bolton and published in 1917. The book explores the role of the Catholic missions in the Spanish-American colonies, particularly in the areas of California, Arizona, and New Mexico. The author examines the missions as a frontier institution, focusing on their impact on the indigenous populations and their interactions with the Spanish colonial authorities. Bolton also discusses the social and economic conditions of the missions, as well as their religious and cultural significance. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the missions, drawing on primary sources and archival material. It is an important work of scholarship on the Spanish colonization of the Americas and the role of religion in that process.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.