The book ""Life And Times Of Fray Junipero Serra, V1-2: Or The Man Who Never Turned Back, 1713-1784"" by Maynard J. Geiger is a two-volume biography of Fray Junipero Serra, a Spanish Franciscan friar who played a significant role in the establishment of missions in California during the 18th century. The first volume covers Serra's early life, from his birth in Majorca, Spain in 1713, to his arrival in Mexico in 1749. It traces his journey to becoming a Franciscan friar and his subsequent missionary work in Mexico, where he founded several missions and served as a teacher and administrator. The volume also explores Serra's involvement in the Spanish colonization of California, including his role as the president of the missions in the region.The second volume delves deeper into Serra's work in California, including the establishment of nine missions along the California coast. It also explores his relationships with the indigenous people of California and the challenges he faced in converting them to Christianity. The volume concludes with Serra's death in 1784 and his legacy in California and beyond.Throughout the book, Geiger provides a detailed and comprehensive account of Serra's life and work, drawing on primary sources such as Serra's letters and journals. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of California, the Spanish colonization of the Americas, or the history of the Catholic Church.Two Volumes In One.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.
