Publisher's Synopsis
The Indians of California by J. Ross Browne is a historical and ethnographic account of the indigenous peoples of California. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which provides a historical overview of the interactions between the native peoples and the European settlers who arrived in California in the 18th and 19th centuries. The second part of the book is a detailed ethnography of the various tribes and bands that inhabited the region.Browne provides a comprehensive description of the daily lives, customs, and beliefs of the California Indians. He discusses their social organization, religious practices, and economic activities, as well as their interactions with neighboring tribes and with the Spanish and American colonizers who arrived in the region.The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs, as well as maps and charts that help to contextualize the information presented in the text. Overall, The Indians of California is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the indigenous peoples 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.
