In 1856, as most of the California missions were falling into disrepair, Henry Miller travelled by muleback among them and made the drawings shown here.
Not really worth buying
I purchased this book for my 4th grade daughter's school mission report. We borrowed a couple of others from the library as well. This book just wasn't useful as it details someone's trip to the various missions but isn't really a good reference for the missions. If you are writing a report then you will do better getting a book on the specific mission you are focusing on and there are plenty.
This is a keeper !
Great to visit the mission at San Juan Capistrano and great to read about it - and other missions - right here.
Buy this book and keep in on the coffee table - or someplace just as accessible .
Early Black & white drawings of the Missions of California
I was disappointed that none of the views are in color.
A book more for history buffs that want to see the earliest renderings of the California Missions.
Interesting
Interesting history and art work. I was hoping for more information about current state of California Missions having visited San Xavier del Bac in AZ and seeing the impressive restoration work there. I saw the restoration over a period of 5 years... including the changes of colors in art work as it was cleaned. Some was very dramatic and surprising.