Palou and His Writings

Palou and His Writings: Palou's New California is a book written by Herbert Eugene Bolton. The book is a biography of Francisco Palou, a Spanish Franciscan friar who was one of the first missionaries to arrive in California in the late 18th century. Palou is known for his extensive writings about the early history of California, including his work on the founding of the missions and the establishment of the Spanish colony. The book explores Palou's life and career, including his early years in Spain and his journey to the New World. It also delves into his religious beliefs and his role as a missionary, as well as his relationships with other important figures of the time, such as Junipero Serra. The book includes translations of some of Palou's most important writings, including his memoirs and his account of the founding of the Mission San Francisco de Asis. It also contains historical background and analysis to help readers better understand the context of Palou's work. Overall, Palou and His Writings: Palou's New California is a comprehensive and informative look at the life and work of one of California's most important early historians and missionaries.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.