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In and Out of the Old Missions of California is a book written by George Wharton James that explores the history and architecture of the old Spanish missions in California. The book provides a comprehensive account of the missions, their founders, and their impact on the state’s history. The author takes the reader on a journey through the missions, describing their unique features, including their architecture, artwork, and religious significance. The book also delves into the lives of the Native American tribes who inhabited the region before the arrival of the Spanish, and their interactions with the missionaries. In and Out of the Old Missions of California is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of California, the Spanish colonial era, and the role of religion in shaping the state’s culture.1912. A historical and pictorial account of the Franciscan Missions, with 142 illustrations from photographs. This work is the culmination of nearly twenty-five years of the author making pilgrimages to the Old Missions. He venerated them and with his own camera delved into every nook and cranny. Thousands of photographs and mental images were the result of these journeys. In this volume, he shares some of them for others to enjoy.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.
