Pioneer Spanish Families in California

The book ""Pioneer Spanish Families In California: With Special Reference To The Vallejos And The Missions Of Alta California"" by Charles Howard Shinn is a historical account of the early Spanish settlers in California. The book focuses on the Vallejo family, who were one of the most prominent families in California during the 19th century, and their relationship with the missions of Alta California.The author provides a detailed description of the Vallejo family's history, including their arrival in California and their role in the development of the state. He also explores the relationship between the Vallejos and the missions, highlighting the family's support of the missions and their efforts to protect them from outside forces.In addition to the Vallejo family, the book also provides information on other prominent Spanish families in California, including the Picos, the Pachecos, and the Castros. The author discusses their contributions to the development of California and their relationships with the missions.Overall, ""Pioneer Spanish Families In California"" provides a fascinating look at the early history of California and the important role played by the Spanish settlers in its development. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in California history, as well as those interested in the history of Spanish colonization in the Americas.Arturo Bandini, The Camulos Ranch, Juan B. Castro, Manuel Castro, Pio Pico, Andres Pico, Maria De Jesus Vallejo, De La Guerra Mansion, Dona Vallejo, General Vallejo, Jesuit Missions, Mission Of San Antonio Of Padua, Mission Of San Buenaventura, Mission Of San Jose, Mission Of San Antonio, Mission Of San Miguel, San Luis Obispo County, Mission Of Santa Barbara, San Gabriel, San Fernando, San Juan Capistrano, San Luis Ray.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.