Download or read book The Missions of California written by Stanley Young and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2004-05 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complemented by full-color photographs, this updated handbook recounts the story of the California missions and offers detailed profiles of all twenty-one historic missions, offering a unique tour of each site's architecture, artistry, and historical significance.