num_pages: 237
description: The true and historically informing story of the founding of the California Missions is viewed through the mind and heart of the young Achastan who was Fathera Junipero Serra's interpreter and guide. Together they made the dangerous journey by sea and muleback from Monterey to Mexico City. There Serra obtained the order that freed the missions from military authority and placed their Native American residents under mission protection. Old Father is written in the classic tradition of a story for all ages, yet with a simplicity children Fourth Grade and older can read, comprehend, and enjoy.
language: English
title: Old Father's Long Journey
titlecomplete: Old Father's Long Journey
publisher: Literary Assoc Press