"Magdalena's Penance and other stories about the missions of California" - a collection of stories by the famous writer Chase, J. Smeaton, which transport readers to the colorful atmosphere of the old missions in California. Each story revealed in this book has its own unique atmosphere that impresses with its originality and emotionality. The author paints images of heroes and landscapes with great subtlety, helping the reader to feel the touch of history and the mystery of the past. "The Penance of Magdalena and other stories about the missions of California" is a book that will amaze with its depth and leave an unforgettable impression on the heart of everyone who will delve into its pages.