Since its release in 2009 The California Missions Source Book has become the definitive reference on the California missions.  This third edition includes the 21 missions and San Antonio de Pala, the only mission-era asistencia (sub-mission) which remains intact and continues to serve the descendants of its original Indian community.

The Source Book is an indispensable guide to the missions, richly illustrated with images, charts, and maps, it features:

• Fact Sheets on each of the missions, with 23 categories of information
• An historic 1823 Map of Alta California
• Exhibits showing the population data for the missions, presidios, and pueblos
• 57 line drawings
• 15 paintings 
• 20 plat maps
• 15 architectural drawings
• Over 80 full-color photographs

A hard cover, spiral bound format makes it extra sturdy for use by scholars in the field, as well as for mission docents and visitors.

"if one has room in his library for only a single volume on California's Spanish history, this is the one to own... a compelling visual delight, your money's worth of primary data." -SMRC Research Center Bulletin

"...easy to read and understand... a terrific tool for the classroom or at home working on a mission project for school."  -Sacrameto Book Review

"An indispensable reference, and an enjoyable companion. One of our best sellers."  -Mission Gift Shop