The Franciscans In California (1897)

By Zephyrin Engelhardt

Book Overview

The Franciscans in California is a historical book written by Zephyrin Engelhardt and published in 1897. The book documents the arrival of the Franciscan missionaries in California during the 18th century and their efforts to establish missions throughout the region. The author provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by the Franciscans as they attempted to convert the native population to Christianity and create a new society based on European values. The book also explores the impact of the missions on the indigenous people and their culture, as well as the role of the Franciscans in the development of California's economy and society. The Franciscans in California is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of California or the role of religion in shaping the state's culture and identity.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: 1120881854
• ISBN13: 9781120881854
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 540 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"