Anthropological Studies In California

Anthropological Studies In California

William Henry Holmes

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Antropología social y cultural, etnografía
ISBN:
9781248455494
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'Anthropological Studies in California' by William Henry Holmes presents a detailed exploration of the indigenous cultures and archaeological findings within the state. This work offers valuable insights into the social structures, customs, and material artifacts of California’s Native American populations. Holmes meticulously documents various aspects of their lives, providing a rich historical record for researchers and anyone interested in understanding the early inhabitants of this region. The study covers a range of topics, including settlement patterns, tool-making techniques, and artistic expressions, shedding light on the diverse and complex societies that thrived in California before European contact. This book serves as an important resource for understanding the anthropological history of California and the broader context of Native American cultures in the United States.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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