Mission Tales


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The Miracle Ship


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The story of Aachil, an Indian boy at Mission San Diego de Alcalá, who becomes the first Indian to be baptized at the mission. The story is based on facts given by Father Palóu, who wrote California's first histories.










The Tilemaker


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The story of the failures and final success of a tilemaker name Carlos who was enjoined as a child 'to do everything he could for Mission San Luis Obispo.




The Music-maker


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An Indian boy who loves music moves to Mission San José and discovers that it will require years of practice and sacrifice before he can take his place among the mission's skilled musicians.