Morgan's Mission
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Bloomington, IN, USA
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 386
Table of contents: title: This is the epic novel about the enterprising Mission Era of early California. It describes the courage of one "Yankee", who is cast among the Spanish padres, as they attempt to simultaneously satify the many demands of their government and their church. Based largely on historic facts, the story tells of the unusual arrival of the young "Yankee", of his unexpected impact on the padre's endeavors, as well as his friendship with the Native Americans and the effects on their culture.; pagenum: | The story has many facets, including many actual events which lead to the entry of California into the United States. |
title: The novel's describes how the main character, Charles Morgan, meets and marries the fiery daughter of the Spanish Vice-Governor, of his involvement with several possesive padre's, including one having struggles with his own sexuality, and of Morgan's accomplishments in aiding the padres.