Remembering the California Missions

Evoking the rich beauty of California's mission heritage in lush watercolors and insightful prose, this beautifully illustrated exploration follows the gorgeous path of El Camino Real, stretching from the San Joaquin and Salinas Valleys, through the rugged coastlines of Monterey and San Francisco, and inland to Sonoma. Delving into the enduring architectural, artistic, and cultural history of the Golden State, this study reveals founding hero Father Junipero Serra's pioneering labors, the conquest of the land's agricultural wealth, and California's painful transfers from the Indians to Spain, Mexico, and the United States. Remembering the labors of the early Spanish priests and Native Americans, this treasury of captivating artistry celebrates and preserves the masterworks of the state's founding era.

Pat Hunteris one of the San Joaquin Valley’s most recognized artists. Her work has been exhibited at her own gallery, Gallery II, and the Fresno Art Museum. Janice Stevens is the co-owner of Gallery II with Pat Hunter. She teaches English composition, literature, and creative writing at the college level. They are the illustrator and author of ＂Fresno’s Architectural Past＂; ＂Fresno’s Architectural Past, Volume 2＂; and ＂William Saroyan: Places in Time.＂ They both live in Fresno, California.