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LoC No.: a47001672
Title: Francis Drake and the California Indians, 1579
Note: Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Produced by Chris Curnow, C. S. Beers, Joseph Cooper and
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Summary: "Francis Drake and the California Indians, 1579" by Robert F. Heizer is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The work details the significant, yet ambiguous historical visit of Sir Francis Drake to the California coast and the interaction he had with the native Indian tribes. The author aims to analyze various ethnographic, linguistic, and geographical evidence to ascertain the exact location of Drake's anchorage and to deepen the understanding of the culture of the indigenous peoples he encountered. The opening of the text sets the stage for a detailed investigation into the historical complexities surrounding Drake's visit. It discusses the longstanding debates among historians and anthropologists regarding the specific location of Drake's landing site in California. Heizer outlines the importance of Drake's account in documenting early interactions with California's indigenous communities, particularly the Coast Miwok people. The text promises a blend of historical narrative and ethnographic analysis, seeking to unravel the intricate connections between the explorers and the native cultures they encountered. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Heizer, Robert F. (Robert Fleming), 1915-1979
EBook No.: 36201
Published: May 24, 2011
Downloads: 179
Language: English
Subject: Indians of North America -- California
Subject: Drake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596 -- Travel -- California
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: a47001672
Title: Francis Drake and the California Indians, 1579
Note: Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, C. S. Beers, Joseph Cooper and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Francis Drake and the California Indians, 1579" by Robert F. Heizer is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The work details the significant, yet ambiguous historical visit of Sir Francis Drake to the California coast and the interaction he had with the native Indian tribes. The author aims to analyze various ethnographic, linguistic, and geographical evidence to ascertain the exact location of Drake's anchorage and to deepen the understanding of the culture of the indigenous peoples he encountered. The opening of the text sets the stage for a detailed investigation into the historical complexities surrounding Drake's visit. It discusses the longstanding debates among historians and anthropologists regarding the specific location of Drake's landing site in California. Heizer outlines the importance of Drake's account in documenting early interactions with California's indigenous communities, particularly the Coast Miwok people. The text promises a blend of historical narrative and ethnographic analysis, seeking to unravel the intricate connections between the explorers and the native cultures they encountered. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Heizer, Robert F. (Robert Fleming), 1915-1979
EBook No.: 36201
Published: May 24, 2011
Downloads: 179
Language: English
Subject: Indians of North America -- California
Subject: Drake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596 -- Travel -- California
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.