THE OLD SAN GABRIEL MISSION by Eugene Sugranes 1921

Description: THE OLD SAN GABRIEL MISSION by Eugene Sugranes 1921 POB#58219 TITLE: The old San Gabriel mission : historical notes taken from old manuscripts and records AUTHOR: Eugene Sugranes; Raphael Serrano; James McGroarty PUBLISHER: Los Angeles: [n. p.] DATE: 1921DESCRIPTION: 89, [1] pages : illustrations (including portraits) facsimile ; 20 cm CONDITION NOTES: VERY GOOD. Small pen marked date on front cover. Owner inscription on first fly page. Peeling to spine, otherwise solid page attachment. BINDING: Paperback..CHAPTERS:Foreword Commendation The bells of San Gabriel by Charles Stoddard. Founding of this Mission. Those who founded it. Dates of founding. Motives for its establishing Life at the Missions. The occupations and pastimes of the inmates. Romance of a Beata. How matrimony was effected The education system of the Franciscans. They were more than two centuries ahead of the present educators in instituting methods now considered modern. Industries and development Art treasures at San Gabriel. Many Murillos. Some made by the Indians. They gave the features and dress of their tribe to the portraits and images they made The soldiers who guarded the Missions. The troubles they caused. Their gambling propensities and other immoralities. The massacre of Rivera and his companions. Battle of San Gabriel.Other military matters Administration of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. They were taken up and are carrying on the unfinished work of the Franciscans, preserving their traditions. They are restoring San Gabriel to its original condition, developing and improving this venerable landmark. Other California Missions Story of a marvelous Indian crucifix. The Mission Play amid replicas of the old Missions. It attracts many thousands to San Gabriel's vicinity Founding of Las Angeles. Her old Plaza Church. Her many beauties and charms Listing and template services provided by inkFrog

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