Missions Of San Francisco Bay
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Missions of San Francisco Bay
Author | : Robert A. Bellezza |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2014-02-17 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1439644624 |
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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 Franciscos pristine harbor. Fr. Francisco Palu celebrated the dedication of Mission San Francisco de Ass on June 29, 1776. First established to protect Spains interests in Alta California from foreign ships, Californias 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 pioneers 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.
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