Publisher's Synopsis
Francisco Palou's ""Life and Apostolic Labors of the Venerable Father Junipero Serra, Founder of the Franciscan Missions of California"" is a historical account of the life and work of Junipero Serra, a Spanish Franciscan friar who founded a network of missions in California during the late 18th century. The book is based on Palou's personal experiences with Serra, as well as his research and interviews with others who knew him. Palou provides a detailed narrative of Serra's early life in Mallorca, his journey to the New World, and his efforts to evangelize and convert the indigenous peoples of California. The book also includes descriptions of the missions Serra founded, as well as his interactions with Spanish colonial officials and other religious orders. Overall, ""Life and Apostolic Labors of the Venerable Father Junipero Serra"" offers a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and legacy of one of California's most important historical figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
