The story of Junípero Serra
Subtitle: brave adventurer
By: by Florence Meiman White ; illustrated by Stephen Marchesi.
Contributors: Marchesi, Stephen, ill.
Series: Famous lives; Famous lives (Milwaukee, Wis.)
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Pub.; Gareth Stevens Pub
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Milwaukee, WI
Language: eng
Number of pages: 100
Subjects: Serra, Junípero, 1713-1784 -- Juvenile literature.; Serra, Junípero, 1713-1784.; Franciscans -- California -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.; Franciscans -- Missions -- California -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literature.; Explorers -- California -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.; Explorers -- Spain -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.; Indians of North America -- Missions -- California -- Juvenile literature.; Explorers.; Missionaries.; Indians of North America -- Missions -- California.; California -- History -- To 1846 -- Juvenile literature.; California -- History -- To 1846.
Description: Presents the life story of the intrepid Franciscan missionary and explorer who established the first nine missions in California and devoted his life to working with the Indians.
Notes: Includes index.