The history of this California mission from its founding in 1787, through its development and use in serving the Chumash Indians, and its secularization and function today. Also available as an eBook.

"In two centuries, La Pur?sima Concepci?n went from a fledgling frontier mission to a renowned California State Historic Park. Once home to many Spanish soldiers, settlers and hundreds of Chumash Indians, La Pur?sima held the seat of the California Mission government under Father Mariano Payeras. It withstood catastrophic events, including widespread disease in early years and a great Southern California earthquake in 1812. Emerging from ruins for...