With Anza to California, 1775-1776: The Journal of Pedro Font, O.F.M. [Early California Commentaries, Vol. 1.]

"[...] admitted the late Alan K. Brown, "it is impossible at times not to dislike Father Font" (p. 39). The friar preached, sang, played his psaltery, observed and recorded latitude, described everything that piqued his curiosity, deftly drafted maps and mountain profiles, and kept da...

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Published in:The Catholic Historical Review 2012, Vol.98 (1), p.158-159
Main Author: Kessell, John L.
Format: Review
Language:English
Subjects:
American and Canadian
Bautista de Anza, Juan
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Summary:"[...] admitted the late Alan K. Brown, "it is impossible at times not to dislike Father Font" (p. 39). The friar preached, sang, played his psaltery, observed and recorded latitude, described everything that piqued his curiosity, deftly drafted maps and mountain profiles, and kept daily field notes.
ISSN:0008-8080
1534-0708
1534-0708
DOI:10.1353/cat.2012.0079