Blessed Fray Junipero Serra: An Outstanding California Hero [Hardcover]

Francis J. Weber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2008

A compelling, beautifully illustrated, full-color biography of Fray Junipero Serra, founder of the California mission system. Using historical documents and never before published graphics from church archives, master historian Msgr. Francis J. Weber reveals the remarkable individual behind the legend as we explore the life of Fray Serra, his work, and its impact on California history. Today his name adorns more buildings, schools and businesses, appears on more postage stamps and is featured in more artwork than any other Californian. That one little man who personally possessed nothing could have occasioned so varied an assortment of interest and acclaim is, in itself, a remarkable tribute to his spiritual and historic stature.

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About the Author

Msgr. Francis J. Weber, long-time archivist for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, is a master-historian for the church in California who has been promoting the Serra cause for almost half a century. The author probably has a longer and more selective bibliography of books and articles on this subject than any other historian in the American West.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 152 pages
• Publisher: Editions Du Signe (January 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 2746818965
• ISBN-13: 978-2746818965
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,686,919 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Blessed Junipero Serra - An Outstanding California Hero, September 8, 2009

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This review is from: Blessed Fray Junipero Serra: An Outstanding California Hero (Hardcover)

I highly recommend this book to better understand and appreciate the grace-driven work of the missionaries.