Remembering the California Missions (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781884995644)

Evoking the rich beauty of California's mission heritage in lush watercolors and insightful prose, this beautifully illustrated exploration follows the gorgeous path of El Camino Real, stretching from the San Joaquin and Salinas Valleys, through the rugged coastlines of Monterey and San Francisco, and inland to Sonoma. Delving into the enduring architectural, artistic, and cultural history of the Golden State, this study reveals founding hero Father Junipero Serra's pioneering labors, the conquest of the land's agricultural wealth, and California's painful transfers from the Indians to Spain, Mexico, and the United States. Remembering the labors of the early Spanish priests and Native Americans, this treasury of captivating artistry celebrates and preserves the masterworks of the state's founding era.

Author: Janice Stevens
ISBN-10: 1884995640
ISBN-13: 9781884995644
Publisher: Craven Street Books
Language: English
Published: 07/01/2010
Pages: 130
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.75lbs
Size: 8.60h x 11.10w x 0.70d