The Penance of Magdalena and Other Tales of the California Missions

These are tales of the California missions, inspired by the author's travels and the stories he heard from the people he met. The book is a fascinating collection of stories about the lives and beliefs of the people of California in a time when there was great change and conflict. This is a must-read for anyone who loves California history or is interested in the state's unique cultural and religious heritage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.