Francis Drake and the California Indians, 1579 by Robert F. Heizer
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"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.)
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| Author | Heizer, Robert F. (Robert Fleming), 1915-1979 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | a47001672 |
| Title | Francis Drake and the California Indians, 1579 |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, C. S. Beers, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- California |
| Subject | Drake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596 -- Travel -- California |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36201 |
| Release Date | May 24, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 977 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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