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The Panamint Indians Of California (1892)

The Panamint Indians Of California (1892)

Frederick Vernon Coville

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120911728
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''The Panamint Indians of California'' is a historical and ethnographic study of the Panamint tribe of Native Americans, written by Frederick Vernon Coville and originally published in 1892. The book provides a detailed account of the tribe’s way of life, including their customs, beliefs, social organization, and daily activities. Coville describes the Panamint’s traditional hunting and gathering practices, as well as their interactions with neighboring tribes and early European settlers. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the Panamint’s physical appearance, language, and material culture, such as their clothing, tools, and homes. Additionally, the author provides insights into the challenges faced by the Panamint as they struggled to adapt to the changing world around them, including the impact of disease, conflict with other tribes, and the loss of their traditional lands. Overall, ''The Panamint Indians of California'' is an important resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Native American tribes in California and the American Southwest.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.

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