The Indians Of California

By John Ross Browne

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Indians of California"" is written by J. Ross Browne and provides a comprehensive account of the indigenous people of California. The book is divided into several chapters that cover various aspects of the lives of the Native Americans who inhabited the region before the arrival of Europeans.The author starts by providing a brief history of California and its geography, followed by a detailed description of the different tribes that lived in the area. He discusses their customs, beliefs, and social organization, as well as their artistic and technological achievements.Browne also sheds light on the impact of the Spanish missionaries and the Gold Rush on the indigenous people of California. He describes the conflicts and violence that ensued, leading to the displacement and marginalization of the Native Americans.The book is richly illustrated with drawings and photographs that provide a visual representation of the people and places described in the text. Overall, ""The Indians of California"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the indigenous people of California.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163178098
• ISBN13: 9781163178096
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"