The Indians of Carlsbad Caverns National Park by Jack R. Williams
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| Author | Williams, Jack R. |
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| Title | The Indians of Carlsbad Caverns National Park |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Stephen Hutcheson, xteejx, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "The Indians of Carlsbad Caverns National Park" by Jack R. Williams is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This book explores the various Indigenous groups that inhabited the Carlsbad Caverns National Park area, focusing on their cultures, lifestyles, and interactions with their environment. It delves into the complexities surrounding the early inhabitants, particularly the Basketmakers, Mescalero Apaches, and Comanches, along with their respective periods and influences. In the narrative, Williams traces the history of these groups, beginning with the Early Man who first settled in the region 15 to 25,000 years ago. He highlights the distinct characteristics of each Indigenous culture, discussing the Basketmakers' reliance on gathering and hunting, their unique crafting techniques, and their interaction with surrounding tribes. The arrival of the Mescalero Apaches and Comanches marks shifts in cultural dynamics, often bending to the influences of European contact. The text provides insights into their daily lives, food sources, communal practices, and spiritual beliefs, including their engagements with the natural world and their use of the caverns for shelter and ceremonial purposes. The result is a detailed compilation that sheds light on the anthropological significance of the area, inviting readers to appreciate the rich heritage of the Indigenous peoples connected to Carlsbad Caverns. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Southwest, New |
| Subject | Carlsbad Caverns National Park (N.M.) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52971 |
| Release Date | Sep 3, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 114 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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