• The California Indians

• ISBN: 9780520340497
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English

The California Indians offers a comprehensive overview of the diverse Native American cultures that thrived in California before European contact. Explore the rich history, traditions, social structures, and daily lives of the numerous distinct tribes that inhabited the region. Discover their unique adaptations to California's varied environments, intricate kinship systems, spiritual beliefs, and artistic achievements. The book also examines the devastating impact of European colonization, including displacement and cultural disruption, presenting a compelling account of California's first peoples and their enduring legacy.