Have you visited one or more of the Old Spanish California Missions? Read about the author's journey through all of the twenty-one Missions in California along with his wife Mary, and their daughter Anaïs. In this book you will find interesting facts and characteristics particular to each Mission. In California Missions, Visiting All 21, author Paul Rallion provides useful information that you can use to make your trip more informative and enjoyable. Second Edition: new pictures, computer drawings of all 21 Missions by the author, with a section to take notes during your trip(s) to the Missions. Look for the Spanish version of this book: Las Misiones de California, Visitando las 21, by Paul Rallion.

Follow the bells of the El Camino Real-the road which lead to all 21 missions and venture through hills, valleys, open plains and historical towns by using this California Missions passport consisting of sketches of all 21 missions, their founding dates, founders, and addresses. The booklet also provides a brief summary about the history of the Spanish Mission System, the missions' purpose in the modern day world, and a portrait of Saint Junipero Serra. This 4x6 in. booklet works like every other passport. Every time you visit a California mission get it STAMPED, STICKERED, or place a PHOTO inside the box associated to its respective mission to complete the California Mission Challenge! Good luck and safe travels!Follow the author on Facebook! facebook.com/CaliforniaMissionsPassport

The Spanish Missions in California comprise a series of religious and military outposts established by Spanish Catholics of the Franciscan order between 1769 and 1833 to spread the Christian faith among the local natives. Beginning in 1492 with the voyages of Christopher Columbus, the Kingdom of Spain sought to establish missions to convert the natives in Nueva Espa�a (New Spain). Visitador General Jose de Galvez engaged the Franciscans, under the leadership of Friar Junipero Serra, to take charge of founding new missions in Alta California by order of King Charles III. On July 14, 1769 Galvez sent the expedition of Junipero Serra and Gaspar de Portola to find a mission at San Diego and presidio at Monterey, respectively. The founding Franciscan missionaries' idea was to find fertile soil, good water sources and natives with the objective to convert, educate, and civilize the indigenous population and to transform the natives into Spanish colonial citizens. Today, the California Missions are among the state's oldest structures and the most visited historic monuments. There are 21 missions in California. As a visitor to the missions, I have encountered amazing things while photographing the historic Spanish establishments. Let me present to you this photo odyssey through the 21 California Missions which I hope you enjoy as much as I have since the day I started photographing these remarkable and enduring Spanish-Franciscan establishments.

The Spanish Missions in California comprise a series of religious and military outposts established by Spanish Catholics of the Franciscan order between 1769 and 1833 to spread the Christian faith among the local natives. Beginning in 1492 with the voyages of Christopher Columbus, the Kingdom of Spain sought to establish missions to convert the natives in Nueva Espa�a (New Spain). Visitador General Jose de Galvez engaged the Franciscans, under the leadership of Friar Junipero Serra, to take charge of founding new missions in Alta California by order of King Charles III. On July 14, 1769 Galvez sent the expedition of Junipero Serra and Gaspar de Portola to find a mission at San Diego and presidio at Monterey, respectively. The founding Franciscan missionaries' idea was to find fertile soil, good water sources and natives with the objective to convert, educate, and civilize the indigenous population and to transform the natives into Spanish colonial citizens. Today, the California Missions are among the state's oldest structures and the most visited historic monuments. There are 21 missions in California. As a visitor to the missions, I have encountered amazing things while photographing the historic Spanish establishments. Let me present to you this photo odyssey through the 21 California Missions which I hope you enjoy as much as I have since the day I started photographing these remarkable and enduring Spanish-Franciscan establishments.

A valuable resource with a beautiful presentation, The California Mission Source Book is a fine addition to the library of anyone interested in the California Missions.

Join the adventures of Allison, Mark, and Mishie (a flying tour guide) as they try to find the priceless treasure. Discover fascinating mission facts, tour the missions through the eyes of a 4th grade author, and develop an idea of which fascinating missions you would like to explore. TEACHERS: Learn new facts! Read this book to your class to prepare/inspire their mission project. Motivate students to write their own book. PARENTS: Guide your child through their mission journey. Relive previous mission journeys. A great planning guide for your trips. STUDENTS: 3rd Grade: Great fun summer reading! Get a head start on your mission project. 4th Grade: Learn interesting things which will enhance your journey. Older Students: Relive your mission journey! Discover new missions to visit. GRANDPARENTS: A valuable gift for your grandchildren. VACATIONERS: A great planning guide. Discover additional activities around the missions.