Mineros, misioneros y rancheros de la antigua California
By: Jorge Luis Amao Manríquez.
Edition: 1. ed.
Publisher: INAH; Plaza y Valdés
Published: 1997
Place of publication: México, D.F
Language: spa
Number of pages: 168
Subjects: Jesuits -- Missions -- Mexico -- Baja California -- History -- 18th century; Miners -- Mexico -- Baja California -- History -- 18th century; Ranchers -- Mexico -- Baja California -- History -- 18th century; Baja California (Mexico) -- History -- 18th century; Baja California (Mexico) -- Economic conditions
Description: "Emphasizes the role of mining in encouraging the secular settlement of Lower California. Points out that José de Gálvez favored mining over missionary activities because the former provided greater financial resources to the Crown"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [161]-166).