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""Juan Maria de Salvatierra of the Company of Jesus"" is an authoritative historical biography that chronicles the life and missionary labors of one of the most pivotal figures in the colonial history of the Americas. Written by Miguel Venegas and meticulously translated and edited by Marguerite Eyer Wilbur, this work explores the career of Juan MarÃ-a de Salvatierra, the Jesuit missionary often hailed as the ""Apostolic Conqueror of the Californias."" The narrative provides a detailed account of Salvatierra's leadership within the Jesuit order and his instrumental role in establishing the first permanent missions in Baja California during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. It examines the immense logistical, political, and environmental challenges faced by the missionaries in the province of New Spain, as well as the complex interactions between the Spanish clergy and the indigenous populations. By focusing on Salvatierra's religious devotion and administrative tenacity, the work highlights the intersection of spiritual zeal and imperial expansion on the North American frontier. This volume serves as an essential primary resource for understanding the foundations of the mission system in the West. It offers valuable insights for historians and scholars interested in religious history, the history of exploration, and the enduring legacy of the Company of Jesus in the New World. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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