Description: Missions of San Francisco Bay, Paperback by Bellezza, Robert A., ISBN 0738596841, ISBN-13 9780738596846, Brand New, Free shipping in the US 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 Asís 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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Book Title: Missions of San Francisco Bay
Number of Pages: 128 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Item Height: 0.3 in
Publication Year: 2014
Topic: United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, United States / West / Pacific (Ak, CA, Hi, Or, Wa), Food, Lodging & Transportation / Resorts & Spas, Customs & Traditions
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Travel, Social Science, History
Item Weight: 0.7 Oz
Item Length: 9.2 in
Author: Robert A. Bellezza
Book Series: Images of America Ser.
Item Width: 6.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
