The Missions Of California And The Old Southwest (1907)

The Missions of California and the Old Southwest is a historical book written by Jesse Stephen Hildrup and first published in 1907. The book is a comprehensive account of the Spanish missions established in California and the Southwest region of the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries. Hildrup's book provides a detailed overview of the history, architecture, and cultural significance of each mission, as well as the impact they had on the indigenous populations. The author also explores the role of the Franciscan friars who established and ran the missions, and their interactions with the Spanish colonial authorities, as well as the wider context of Spanish colonization in the Americas.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a specific mission. Hildrup draws on a range of primary sources, including historical documents, personal accounts, and architectural records, to provide a vivid and engaging portrait of each mission. Overall, The Missions of California and the Old Southwest is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Spanish colonization in the Americas, as well as the cultural and architectural heritage of the missions themselves.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.