{"product_id":"kinos-historical-memoir-of-pimeria-alta-a-contemporary-account-of-the-beginnings-of-california-sonora-and-arizona-volume-i-hardcover","title":"Kino'S Historical Memoir Of Pimería Alta; A Contemporary Account Of The Beginnings Of California, Sonora, And Arizona (Volume I) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEusebio Francisco Kino\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHerbert Eugene Bolton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lone Jesuit rides into the vast, sun-scorched wilds of the 17th-century Southwest, his journal becoming the first eyewitness account of a region on the cusp of transformation. Kino's Historical Memoir of Pimería Alta stands as a rare, unvarnished window into the beginnings of California, Sonora, and Arizona, capturing the heartbeat of colonial exploration and the earliest missionary journeys. Through Eusebio Francisco Kino's keen observations, readers witness the birth of settlements, the meeting of cultures, and the challenges faced by those who shaped the Spanish colonial era, much like the later Father Serra. This historical memoir offers more than a chronicle of events; it is a living narrative woven with the complexities of the Pimería Alta, where indigenous communities and European ambitions collided and converged. Kino's writings invite both history enthusiasts and academic researchers to trace the origins of Sonora and Arizona, illuminating forgotten landscapes and the human spirit that animated them. His account, a cornerstone among Jesuit missionary writings, remains essential for anyone seeking to understand the roots of early California history and the wider 17th-century Southwest. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. For those drawn to classic literature or the untold stories of the Spanish colonial frontier, this is more than a book; it is a cultural treasure waiting to be rediscovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 19, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47412780728498,"sku":"9789354179426","price":46.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/ixdTbj-1nq9789354179426.webp?v=1783568324","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/kinos-historical-memoir-of-pimeria-alta-a-contemporary-account-of-the-beginnings-of-california-sonora-and-arizona-volume-i-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}