Publisher's Synopsis
The Last Of The Conquistadors, Junipero Serra, 1713-1784 is a biography written by Omer Englebert. The book tells the story of Junipero Serra, a Spanish Franciscan friar who played a significant role in the colonization of California. The biography covers Serra's life from his birth in Majorca, Spain in 1713 to his death in California in 1784.Serra was a key figure in the establishment of the California missions, which were designed to convert the indigenous population to Christianity and integrate them into Spanish colonial society. The book explores Serra's motivations for his missionary work, as well as the challenges he faced in establishing the missions and dealing with the indigenous peoples.Englebert also delves into Serra's personal life, including his relationships with other missionaries and his struggles with health issues. The biography paints a vivid picture of life in colonial California and the complex interactions between the Spanish colonizers and the indigenous peoples.Overall, The Last Of The Conquistadors, Junipero Serra, 1713-1784 is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a significant historical figure. It offers insight into the motivations and challenges of the early Spanish colonial period in California and sheds light on the life of one of its most prominent figures.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.
