California Missions: A Guide to the Historic Trails of the Padres

"California Missions: A Guide to the Historic Trails of the Padres" by Karl F. Brown is a journey back in time to the late 1700s and early 1800s, where Spanish missions arose in California. The story shows the important work of Franciscan priests who aimed to bring their faith to the Indigenous people, while also documenting the beautiful buildings they left behind along the historic El Camino Real trail. The book highlights each of the twenty-one missions, sharing details about when they were started, what they looked like, and why they matter in history. Figures such as Father Junípero Serra are shown guiding these missions, aiming to create communities. The book also includes great images and photos that help readers truly understand each mission's unique features and appearance making the book both an informative and an attractive narrative.