Mission San Luis Rey: A Brief History

The first complete story of one of California's most important historical and archaeological sites. It explores the story of the Mission and its people starting with the pre-European era, followed by the arrival of a Spanish expedition in 1769 to establish military garrisons and Indian missions in Upper California. The book features over 70 historic photos, maps, and drawings, many previously unpublished. This book sets forth the engaging story of what is arguably the finest mission church in California, retaining most of the features that it had when it was finished nearly two centuries ago.Kelsey, Harry is the author of 'Mission San Luis Rey: A Brief History' with ISBN 9780978588120 and ISBN 0978588126.