Life of Kit Carson, the Great Western Hunter and Guide
CHAPTER III.
Carson's qualifications for a trapper -- starts for California -- desert in the route -- Mohave Indians, non-intercourse with whites, appearance, dress, ornaments, painting their bodies, money -- Mission San Gabriel, cattle, horses, sheep, mules, vineyards, income -- other Missions in California, when founded, laborers -- Missions of Upper California -- Missionary subscriptions -- management of the fund -- Commandante-general -- the Monks -- golden age of the Missions. 29