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The Legend of Zorro: Myth or History Lecture

Presented by Mission San Juan Capistrano at Mission San Juan Capistrano

July 31, 2010

Sandra Curtis, Ph.D. author of Zorro Unmasked, the Official History, will discuss highlights of the 90 year history of the beloved 19th century Spanish California champion of the oppressed, whose story is intimately tied to Mission San Juan Capistrano. Amazon.com hailed her book as "A must-read for Zorro aficionados," noting that her, "thorough compendium offers a rich historical cross section of ...More

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