longknife
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- Sep 21, 2012
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[I hope this isn't breaking any forum rules] ![Roll Eyes :rolleyes: :rolleyes:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
I have an internet contact with an individual I consider to be one of the most knowledgeable individuals I've encountered about the history of the California missions - especially the little-known ones in Baja or Lower California.
David Kier is the co-author of a book about the subject and, when I asked, he referred me to a book written in 1926 called Antigua California. After seeing how much it cost on Amazon.com, I went to the community college campus near my home and found a pristine copy of it in their library. [I am the first and only one to sign it out.]
And it provides some totally amazing information.
After thousands of hours studying the Franciscans and their missions in California, I thought I had a pretty good picture of my hometown state and its history. But, what I learned in reading this book shows everything in a totally different light.
My original thoughts are too long to post here so I am inviting all who are interested to check out my blog post on the subject. Just click on the link in my signature.
Hope you enjoy.![eusa_angel :eusa_angel: :eusa_angel:](/styles/smilies/eusa_angel.gif)
I have an internet contact with an individual I consider to be one of the most knowledgeable individuals I've encountered about the history of the California missions - especially the little-known ones in Baja or Lower California.
David Kier is the co-author of a book about the subject and, when I asked, he referred me to a book written in 1926 called Antigua California. After seeing how much it cost on Amazon.com, I went to the community college campus near my home and found a pristine copy of it in their library. [I am the first and only one to sign it out.]
And it provides some totally amazing information.
After thousands of hours studying the Franciscans and their missions in California, I thought I had a pretty good picture of my hometown state and its history. But, what I learned in reading this book shows everything in a totally different light.
My original thoughts are too long to post here so I am inviting all who are interested to check out my blog post on the subject. Just click on the link in my signature.
Hope you enjoy.
![eusa_angel :eusa_angel: :eusa_angel:](/styles/smilies/eusa_angel.gif)