Introduces the Mission San Fernando Rey de Espaäna, describing the building and daily operations of the Franciscan mission since its founding in 1797, and its effect on the Gabrielino and Chumash Indians.
At last, a detailed Mission book written just for students. Mary Null Boule has taught in the California Public School System for 25 years. Her past ten years as a fourth grade teaher made her aware of the necessity for a detailed informational book about the California Missions. Five years of research, including visits to each mission, have resulted in this excellent series. Books available individually, or as a set of 21.