Vintage 1963 The First Californian: The Story of Fray Junipero Serra - History

Vintage 1963 The First Californian: The Story of Fray Junipero Serra by Donald Demarest – Turret Books / Guild Press – Illustrated Description: Vintage 1963 softcover edition of The First Californian: The Story of Fray Junipero Serra by Donald Demarest. Part of the Turret Books series, this historical biography tells the story of Spanish missionary Fray Junipero Serra, who traveled from Mexico to California, working among Native Americans and founding missions from San Diego to San Francisco. Details: • Author: Donald Demarest • Illustrator: Joseph Roper • Publisher: Guild Press / Turret Books • Copyright: 1963 • Historical biography with black & white illustrations • Missionary & California history focus • Back cover lists other titles in the Turret Books series Condition: Vintage used condition with minor shelf wear and age-related page tanning. Binding intact, all pages present. Perfect for collectors of California history, biographies, and mid-century educational books. 📦 Ships with care in protective packaging.