The Planting Of The Cross: A Sketch Written For The Bicentenary Of The Birth Of Junipero Serra, Founder Of The California Missions

By Francis de Sales Gliebe

Book Overview

The Planting of the Cross is a historical sketch written by Francis De Sales Gliebe to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of the birth of Junipero Serra, the founder of the California Missions. The book provides a detailed account of the life and work of Serra, who was a Spanish Franciscan friar and missionary in the 18th century. Serra was instrumental in establishing a chain of missions along the California coast, which played a significant role in the colonization of the region. The book traces Serra's journey from his early days in Spain to his arrival in Mexico and subsequent work in California. It also explores the challenges and obstacles Serra faced in his mission to spread Christianity among the native people of California. The Planting of the Cross is a well-researched and engaging account of the life of one of the most important figures in the history of California.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: 1163701874
• ISBN13: 9781163701874
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"