Missions of San Francisco Bay (Images of America)

Missions of San Francisco Bay (Images of America)

Legendary explorer Lt. Col. Juan Bautista de Anza completed a 1,000-mile journey from Sonora, Mexico, crossing the Mojave Desert with the first settlers, to San Franciscoâ€™s pristine harbor. Fr. Francisco PalÃ³u celebrated the dedication of Mission San Francisco de AsÃs on June 29, 1776. First established to protect Spainâ€™s interests in Alta California from foreign ships, Californiaâ€™s landmark buildings are featured here with newly discovered photography depicting a romantic era of colorful Spanish conquistadors, Franciscan padres, and mission Indian neophytes from 1769 to 1823. Explore the heritage of California pioneersâ€™ first communities and the 21 California Spanish missions of adobe, stone, and tile that are considered architectural wonders that have captured the imagination of visitors and historians over centuries.
Country USA
Brand Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer Arcadia Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate 2014-02-17
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780738596846

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