Junipero Serra

Junipero Serra: The Illustrated Story of the Franciscan Founder of California's Missions by Don DeNevi. Published by Harper & Row, New York, NY, 1985. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Fine in Chipped DJ. 224 Pgs. ISBN 0060618760. LCCN 84-47718. By Don DeNevi and Noel Francis Moholy. Here is the compelling, highly readable, and carefully illustrated biography of the Franciscan priest Junipero Serra (1713-1784), the best known of all the missionaries who helped settle California between 1769 and 1853. This is more than the life story of a courageous and inspiring individual; it is a rich slice of American history that celebrates one of the most colorful and important chapters in the making of our country. Description text copyright 2007 BooksForComfort. Item ID 14324.