In and Out of the Old Missions of California

Description

In 1905, meticulous researcher, astute observer, and wonderful writer, George Wharton James, published his 25-year study of the 21 California Missions. Of the dozens of that era’s popular Mission books, In and Out of the Old Missions of California remains a valued resource for those interested in the subject. This faithful reissue of that volume (with original page numbers retained to facilitate citations)contains all that made it unique: • Generously illustrated chapters, with images rarely seen elsewhere• Detailed discussions and illustrations of the decorative art, silver and brassware, and• A special chapter on the nine asistencia (sub-missions)The eBook contains all 142 of the original black and white phtographs and illustrations.This book is an essential early reference study and an enduring treasure for today's reader.

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Other Editions

• In and Out of the Old Missions of CaliforniaeBookPentacle Press2004-01-01
• In and out of the old missions of CaliforniaLittle, Brown, and company1905-01-01
• In and out of the old missions of CaliforniaLittle, Brown, and company1905-01-01
• In and out of the old missions of CaliforniaLittle, Brown1907-01-01
• In and out of the old missions of CaliforniaLittle, Brown, and Co.1911-01-01
• In and out of the old missions of CaliforniaLittle, Brown1912-01-01