Las Misiones de California (Spanish Edition)

Spanish version of this large, exquisitely illustrated treatise on the twenty-one missions established by the Spanish in Alta California. Written by a master church historian with access to rare archival material, the history of each mission is given, along with in-depth discussions of everyday life in the mission system from both the Spanish and Native American points-of-view. Presented in a style directed to both casual readers and serious scholars, it helps the reader understand the story of the missions within the context of the times and areas in which they existed. A must-have book for anyone interested in California history.