Historical Memoirs of New California, Volume 4 is a book written by Francisco Palou. It is a historical account of the establishment of the Spanish missions in California during the 18th century. The book covers the period from 1774 to 1784, and provides a detailed description of the missions, their founding, and their impact on the indigenous people of California. Palou, who was a Franciscan friar and one of the founding members of the missions, writes about his experiences in the region, including his interactions with the native people, the challenges faced by the missionaries, and the successes and failures of the missions. The book also includes maps and illustrations that provide a visual representation of the missions and the surrounding landscape. Overall, Historical Memoirs of New California, Volume 4 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of California and the impact of the Spanish missions on the region.In Four Volumes.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.