A Visit to the Mission Indians of California (1887)

""A Visit to the Mission Indians of California"" is a book written by Charles Cornelius Painter in 1887. The book is a detailed account of the author's visit to the Mission Indians of California, where he spent several months studying their culture, traditions, and way of life. The book provides a comprehensive description of the Mission Indians' history, their social structure, and their religious practices. The author also discusses the impact of Spanish colonization on the Mission Indians and the subsequent conversion of the Indians to Christianity. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Mission Indians of California, and it provides a unique insight into the lives of these indigenous people. Overall, ""A Visit to the Mission Indians of California"" is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of California's history.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.