Juan Maria De Salvatierra

Bys: Venegas, Miguel and Wilbur, Marguerite Eyer

"Juan Maria De Salvatierra" offers a detailed historical and biographical account of the life and legacy of the Jesuit priest who was instrumental in the colonization and evangelization of Baja California. This work chronicles Father Salvatierra's profound commitment to establishing the first permanent mission at Loreto in 1697, marking the beginning of the mission system in the region.

The narrative explores the immense logistical and spiritual challenges Salvatierra faced, including the procurement of the Pious Fund of the Californias, which allowed the missions to operate independently of the Spanish crown's direct financial support. Through the lens of Miguel Venegas's early records, as edited by Marguerite Eyer Wilbur, readers are presented with a vivid portrait of the frontier experience, detailing the interactions between the Jesuit missionaries and the indigenous peoples of the peninsula. This volume serves as an essential primary-source-based study of religious devotion, administrative skill, and the early colonial expansion into the American West. It is a vital resource for understanding the foundations of the California missions and the complex history of the Spanish Empire in North America.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025761324
• ISBN13: 9781025761329
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"