Description
Describes mission life during the Spanish colonial period in the southwestern United States and the plight of Native Americans and Roman Catholic missionaries
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The southern United States is dotted with the remains of mission communities built by Spanish priests. Spanish Missions provides fascinating portraits of daily mission life such as worship, farming, and construction. Spectacular full-color photos and interesting text detail:• the mission’s layout• the roles expected of men, women, boys, and girls• the plight of Native Americans assaulted by the invasion of Europeans, presented in a sensitive, straightforward manner
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