California Missions : A Complete Set of Laminated Pages with Vital Information on All 21 Missions

by McLaughlin, David J.; Mendoza, Ruben G.

• ISBN13: 9780982504727
• ISBN10: 0982504721
• Edition: Board
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-11-24
• Publisher: Pentacle Pr

Summary

These comprhensive reference sheets include all essential dates; the official name and special designation for each mission; the names of the founding missionaries; the Indian tribes from which the neophytes were recruited; the mission site(s), including the nearest Indian village; plat maps and historic drawings showing the layout of the mission; water sources; peak population; agricultural output and livestock data; images and architectural drawings of the mission church; information on the mission bells; notable art & artifacts etc. Each fact sheet also contains interesting facts and 3-4 of the most notable events at each mission. The sheets are richly illustrated. They are ideal for classroom use and as a library reference.

Author Biography

David J. McLaughlin has written six books on the early history of California and New England, an illustrated timeline: California History - The Mission Era and has published several collections of mission images. Dr. Ruben Mendozais an archaeologist, writer, photographer and explorer. He is a founding faculty member of California State University, Monterey Bay.