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In and Out of the Old Missions of California
Hardcover
CatholicismGeneral United States HistoryRegional Architecture
ISBN13: 9781025322377
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 486
Weight: 1.88
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
In and Out of the Old Missions of California is a comprehensive and appreciative study of the historic Spanish missions that define the cultural and architectural landscape of the American West. Written by the prolific explorer and ethnologist George Wharton James, this work serves as both a detailed historical record and an insightful guide to the twenty-one religious outposts established by the Franciscan padres between 1769 and 1823. James provides a thorough examination of the founding of each mission, beginning with the pioneering efforts of Father JunÃ-pero Serra and continuing through the period of secularization and the eventual restoration of these iconic landmarks.
The book delves deeply into the unique architectural styles of the missions, the ecclesiastical art, and the specific handicrafts produced by the mission Indians. With a keen eye for detail, James explores the social, religious, and economic impacts of the mission system on the indigenous populations and the broader development of California. This volume remains an essential resource for students of regional history, enthusiasts of Spanish colonial architecture, and those interested in the Catholic legacy in North America. By chronicling the triumphs and struggles of the mission era, the work offers a vivid portrayal of a pivotal chapter in the history of the United States.
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