A Cross of Thorns: The Enslavement of California’s Indians by the Spanish Missions
Elias Castillo examines the enslavement of California’s Indigenous people by the Spanish missions in this historical account. Focusing on a frequently overlooked dimension of California’s past, the book invites readers to consider the impact of mission expansion on Native communities and the enduring significance of this history.
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A Cross of Thorns examines the enslavement of California’s Indigenous people in connection with the Spanish missions.
The book focuses on a significant and painful chapter in the history of California and its Native communities.
Written by Elias Castillo, it presents a historical treatment of the relationship between mission expansion and Indigenous enslavement.
This work is suited to readers interested in California history, Indigenous history, and the legacy of Spanish missions.
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