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Author:

Brown, Risa W.

Title:

Spanish missions / Risa Brown.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher:

Fitzgerald Books,

Copyright Date:

c2007

Description:

24 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subject:

Catholic Church--History.--History.
Christian missions--Southwestern States--History.
Christian missions--California--History.
Spaniards--America--History.
Historic buildings--California.
Historic buildings--Southwestern States.
Native Americans--North America--History.--History.
Southwestern States--History.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Spain in America -- Spanish missionaries -- Soldiers -- Building the mission -- The priest -- A day in a mission -- Conflicts with Native Americans -- Failure of the missions -- Missions today.

Summary:

Introduces the first Spanish inhabitants of America, from why they came and daily life in the missions, to their affect on Native Americans.

Series:

National places

ISBN:

142421372X
9781424213726

LCCN:

2006941003

Locations:

SBPB074 -- Dunkerton Public Library (Dunkerton)