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ISBN: 9780816059737 - California Indians
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California Indians

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Craig A. Doherty, Katherine M. Doherty

ISBN: 9780816059737
Format: Hardback
Publisher:Chelsea House Publishers
Edition: illustrated edition


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Before the arrival of Spanish soldiers and missionaries in 1769, California was home to between 300,000 and 350,000 American Indians. This work offers an illustrated look at the history of Native American California and its inhabitants, including such tribes as the Miwok, Chumash, and Pomo.

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Although today it is the most populous state in the United States, before the arrival of Spanish soldiers and missionaries in 1769, the land that is now California was home to between 300,000 and 350,000 American Indians. "California Indians" is a highly illustrated look at the history of Native American California and its inhabitants, including such tribes as the Miwok, Chumash, and Pomo.Coverage includes: the early use of tule reeds, the production of acorn flour, the influence of Spanish missionaries, Mexican rule of California, American Indians in Hollywood, the occupation of Alcatraz, the current lives of American Indians in California, and much more.
 
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