Life Of Padre Junipero Serra

By Francis Palou

Book Overview

Life Of Padre Junipero Serra is a biographical book written by Francis Palou. The book is about the life of Junipero Serra, a Franciscan friar who founded nine missions in California during the 18th century. The book covers Serra's early life in Mallorca, Spain, his journey to Mexico, and his work in California. Palou, who was a close friend and follower of Serra, documents his experiences and achievements, including his efforts to convert indigenous people to Christianity, his role in the establishment of the missions, and his advocacy for the rights of Native Americans. The book also provides insights into the social and political context of Serra's time, including the Spanish colonization of the Americas and the conflicts between the Spanish and the British. Overall, Life Of Padre Junipero Serra is a valuable historical account of a significant figure 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: 1428642811
• ISBN13: 9781428642812
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"