Description: Missions of San Francisco Bay, California, Images of America, Paperback 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 Francisco's pristine harbor. Fr. Francisco Palóu celebrated the dedication of Mission San Francisco de AsÃs on June 29, 1776. First established to protect Spain's interests in Alta California from foreign ships, California's 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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Location: Columbia, South Carolina
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Brand: Unbranded
MPN: 9780738596846
Book Title: Missions of San Francisco Bay
Item Length: 9.2in
Item Height: 0.3in
Item Width: 6.5in
Author: Robert A. Bellezza
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), Food, Lodging & Transportation / Resorts & Spas, United States / West / Pacific (Ak, CA, Hi, Or, WA), Customs & Traditions
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Publication Year: 2014
Genre: Travel, History, Social Science
Item Weight: 0.7 Oz
Number of Pages: 128 Pages
