9781330491744 - A Natural and Civil History of California, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint): Containing an Accurate Description of That Country, Its Soil, Mountains, ... Famous Fisher... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the second volume of the missionary and exploratory text, recording the work of Jesuit missionaries in 18th-century California. It is divided into 22 sections, with each section representing a year's worth of letters and records from Father Clavigero. In Part III, the author details the progress of various missions, including founding new ones and expanding existing institutions. It also presents a survey of the western coast of California conducted by Father Guillen and a survey of the Gulf of California conducted by Father Ugarte, as well as the discovery of three harbors on the coast of the South Sea. This book is an invaluable resource for understanding the history of the Jesuit missions in California and the exploration of the region during the 18th century. It provides a unique perspective on the challenges and successes of the missionaries, as well as the complex social and political landscape of the time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.