Mission Tales in the Days of the Dons

By A.S.C. Forbes and Langdon Smith III

Book Overview

Mission Tales in the Days of the Dons is a book written by Mrs. Forbes that tells the story of California during the time of the Spanish missions. The book is a collection of short stories that revolve around the lives of the Dons, the wealthy landowners who controlled much of California during this period. The stories are set against the backdrop of the missions, which were established by the Spanish to convert the Native Americans to Christianity. The book provides a unique perspective on California's history, highlighting the cultural clashes that occurred between the Spanish colonizers and the Native Americans. Through the stories, readers get a sense of the daily life of the Dons, as well as the struggles and hardships faced by the Native Americans who were forced to work in the missions. Overall, Mission Tales in the Days of the Dons is an engaging and informative book that sheds light on an important period in California's history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the state's rich cultural heritage.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: 1162788917
• ISBN13: 9781162788913
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"