Junipero Serra: The Man And His Work

By Abigail H. Fitch

Book Overview

Junipero Serra: The Man and His Work is a biographical account of the life and legacy of Junipero Serra, a Spanish Franciscan friar who is best known for his work as a missionary in California during the 18th century. Written by Abigail H. Fitch, the book provides a detailed exploration of Serra's early life in Spain, his decision to become a friar, and his subsequent journey to the New World.The book also delves into Serra's work as a missionary, including his efforts to establish missions throughout California and his interactions with the native peoples of the region. Fitch provides an in-depth analysis of Serra's approach to evangelization, as well as his views on the role of the Church in colonial society.In addition to exploring Serra's life and work, the book also provides a broader historical context for his story, including the political and social conditions of 18th-century Spain and the impact of colonialism on the indigenous peoples of California.Overall, Junipero Serra: The Man and His Work is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most important figures in the history of California and the Catholic Church.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432529935
• ISBN13: 9781432529932
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"