Discovering Mission San Juan Capistrano (California Missions)

Buckley, Jeannette

ISBN 10: 1627130853 ISBN 13: 9781627130851

Publisher: Cavendish Square, 2014

Introduces the Mission San Juan Capistrano, describing the building and daily operations of the Franciscan mission since its founding in 1775, and its effect on the Acjachemen Indians.

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From School Library Journal:

Gr 3-6-These books combine general history about Spanish exploration and colonization in the New World with information about each mission's founding, operation, secularization, and decline and eventual restoration, as well as content about the associated Native tribes. Clearly written, objective narratives treat Spanish and Native peoples respectfully but describe how mission life and Western diseases caused almost irreparable damage to Native cultures. Each book has a map of the 21 missions and detailed instructions for a model of the one featured. Average-quality contemporary and period photos and illustrations depict missions in various stages but don't always capture the scope and beauty of some of the restorations. There is also considerable content and illustration overlap. While most libraries outside California will find a single-volume history of California missions sufficient, this set is a good choice for libraries that need additional report material.α(c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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