(028024) Matson, Daniel S, and Fontana, Bernhard L, eds. Friar Bringas Reports To The King: Methods of Indoctrination on the Frontier in New Spain 1796-97. Tucson, AZ: Univ. Of Arizona Press, 1977. 1st Paperback. Paperback. Large 8vo. 177 pages. Fine with no DJ. Father Bringas reported from northwestern New Spain hoping to gain the King of Spain's support in improving the missionary program. His writings offer a valuable firsthand study of Spanish attempts to direct culture change among the Piman Indians. The editors have added an informative introduction, notes, and references. Documentary Relations of the Southwest Series ISBN: 0816505241 (Mexico, Indians of Mexico, Piman Indians, Catholic Church, Spain)
