The California Missions Source Book: Key Information, Dramatic Images, and Fascinating Anecdotes Covering All 21 Missions

McLaughlin, David J.; & Rubà n G. Mendoza

ISBN 10: 193731300X / ISBN 13: 9781937313005

Published by Pentacle Press, 2012

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Pentacle Press, 2012. HARDCOVER, spiral bound edition. Very Good condition. Hinges are sound. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. NOT a library discard. Pages are clean and unmarked. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Photo illustrated. Bound in the original brown pictorial laminated boards. From the publisher: "The California Missions Source Book, first released in late 2009, has been acclaimed as the definite reference book on the California missions, 'a compelling visual delight, your money's worth of primary data.' This expanded 2nd edition now includes the key facts about the only mission-era asistencia (sub-mission) which remains intact and continues to serve the descendants of its original Indian community. The second edition has been published in a hard cover, spiral-bound format that makes it extra sturdy for use by scholars in the field, as well for mission docents and visitors. This is a valuable resource with a beautiful presentation.". Second Completely Revised Edition. Hardcover. Very Good condition/No dust jacket, as issued. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 72 pages. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The California Missions Source Book: Key Information, Dramatic Images, and Fascinating Anecdotes Covering All 21 Missions
• Publisher: Pentacle Press
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 193731300X
• ISBN 13: 9781937313005
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: NOT a library discard
• Edition: Second Completely Revised Edition.
• Condition: Very Good condition
• Dust Jacket Condition: No dust jacket, as issued
• Seller catalogs:
  • Religion / Theology / Church History
  • Western Americana
  • History / Biography

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Synopsis

The California Missions Source Book, first released in late 2009, has been acclaimed as the definite reference book on the California missions, "a compelling visual delight, your money's worth of primary data." This expanded 2nd edition now includes the key facts about the only mission-era asistencia (sub-mission) which remains intact and continues to serve the descendants of its original Indian community. The second edition has been published in a hard cover, spiral-bound format that makes it extra sturdy for use by scholars in the field, as well for mission docents and visitors. This is a valuable resource with a beautiful presentation.

About the Authors

David J. McLaughlin is a writer and photographer with an abiding interest in the early history of the United States. He has published over a dozen works on the California mission era, ranging from biographies of the key players to illustrated timelines and image collections.

Rubén G. Mendoza is an archaeologist, writer, photographer, widely published author and founding faculty member of the California State University, Monterey Bay.