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Indians, Missionaries, and Merchants: The Legacy Of Colonial Encounters On The California Frontiers,Used
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Californias earliest European colonistsRussian merchants and Spanish missionariesdepended heavily on Native Americans for labor to build and maintain their colonies, but they did so in very different ways. This richly detailed book brings together disparate skeins of the pastincluding littleknown oral histories, native texts, ethnohistory, and archaeological excavationsto present a vivid new view of how native cultures fared under these two colonial systems. Kent Lightfoots innovative work, which incorporates the holistic methods of historical anthropology, explores the surprising ramifications of these longago encounters for the presentday political status of native people in California.Lightfoot weaves the results of his own significant archaeological research at Fort Ross, a major Russian mercantile colony, into a crosscultural comparison, showing how these two colonial venturesone primarily mercantile and one primarily religiouscontributed to the development of new kinds of native identities, social forms, and tribal relationships. His lively account includes personal anecdotes from the field and a provocative discussion of the role played by early ethnographers, such as Alfred Kroeber, in influencing which tribes would eventually receive federal recognition. Indians, Missionaries, and Merchants takes a fascinating, yet troubling, look at Californias past and its role in shaping the state today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Indians, Missionaries, and Merchants'? A: The book explores the interactions between Native Americans and European colonists in California, specifically focusing on Russian merchants and Spanish missionaries, and how these encounters shaped native identities and social structures.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Kent G. Lightfoot, who integrates archaeological research and historical anthropology in his analysis.
- Q: What types of sources are included in the book? A: The book incorporates oral histories, native texts, ethnohistory, and archaeological findings to provide a comprehensive view of the historical context.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Indians, Missionaries, and Merchants'? A: The book was published on November 20, 2006.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 358 pages.
- Q: What edition is available for this book? A: This is the First Edition of 'Indians, Missionaries, and Merchants'.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book new or used? A: The book is listed as brand new.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Computers & Technology.
- Q: What topics does the author discuss related to California's natives? A: The author discusses the effects of colonial systems on native cultures, the development of new tribal relationships, and the role of early ethnographers in federal recognition of tribes.