Francisco Palou's Life And Apostolic Labors Of The Venerable Father Junipero Serra, Founder Of The Franciscan Missions Of California

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 Father Junipero Serra, a Spanish Franciscan friar who played a vital role in the establishment of the missions in California during the late 18th century. Written by Francisco Palou, who was a close friend and disciple of Serra, this book provides a detailed and intimate portrait of the man who devoted his life to spreading the Catholic faith in the New World.The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers Serra's early life and his journey to the New World, where he spent several years working as a missionary in Mexico before being sent to California. The second part focuses on his work in California, where he founded a series of missions along the coast, from San Diego to San Francisco. Palou provides a detailed description of each mission, including its location, history, and the challenges Serra faced in establishing it.Throughout the book, Palou emphasizes Serra's dedication to his faith and his tireless efforts to convert the native peoples of California to Catholicism. He also provides insight into the daily life of the missions, including the work of the friars and the daily routines of the native converts. Palou's writing is engaging and informative, and his deep affection for Serra shines through on every page.Overall, Francisco Palou's Life and Apostolic Labors of the Venerable Father Junipero Serra, Founder of the Franciscan Missions of California is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of California or the Catholic Church in the New World. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most important figures in California's history and sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of the early Catholic missionaries in the Americas.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.