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.
- ISBN10 081605973X
- ISBN13 9780816059737
- Publish Date 30 April 2013
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Out of Print 24 April 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Chelsea House Publishers
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 160
- Language English