Children of Coyote, Missionaries of Saint Francis: Indian-Spanish Relations in Colonial California, 1769-1850 (Published for the Omohundro Institute ... History and Culture, Williamsburg, Virginia) by Hackel, Steven W. (2005) Paperback

by Steven W. Hackel

In this examination of Indian-Spanish relations in colonial California, Hackel focuses on local events at particular missions, places those events in the context of the California mission system, and draws comparisons between colonial California and other

Genres: History, American History, School, Nonfiction, Native American, Native American History

Paperback

First published October 17, 2005

Reviews

[Meg · Rating 5 out of 5]

me when we read a book about where i’m from: :D
me when i realize everything that happened: D:

[Brianna Herndon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great take on Spanish-Indian relationships in early California that doesn't paint missions as entirely bad or entirely good. Breaks with prior California mission historiography by granting focus to the ecological aspects of colonialism and by highlighting Indian agency.

[Cutcha Risling Baldy · Rating 1 out of 5]

I'll insert something soon about this one...

[Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of the early material was a duplication of the Weber book. Interesting to know what happened In e Monterey area.

[Marlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book! very comprehensive and thorough info about california's history and the mission system.