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The Apalachee Indians and Mission San Luis (Native Peoples, Cultures, and Places of the Southeastern United States),New
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Outstanding. . . . Brings to life the Apalachee and their Spanish conquerors. In clear, concise prose it paints a picture of the Apalachee and their society and shows how their interactions with Spanish explorers, missionaries, and colonists shaped the history of their society.'John F. Scarry, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillThe Apalachee Indians of northwest Florida and their Spanish conquerors come alive in this story lavishly illustrated with 120 color reproductions story of their premier community, San Luis. With a cast of characters that includes friars, soldiers, civilians, a Spanish governor, and a diverse native population, the book portrays the dwellings, daily life, religious practices, social structures, and recreation activities at the mission.From their prehistoric ancestors and first contact with Europeans in the 1500s to their dispersal following attacks by the English and by their Native American allies in the early 1700s, the Apalachee played important roles in the history of Florida and of native peoples throughout the Southeast. The San Luis community near Tallahassee, the most thoroughly investigated mission in Florida, served as Spain's provincial capital in America. From 1656 to its conquest by the English, it flourished as the only significant Spanish settlement in Florida outside of St. Augustine.Written by the two foremost authorities on the Florida Apalachee, this fullcolor volume offers general readers a compelling combination of archaeology and history.John H. Hann is a research historian at the San Luis Archaeological and Historic Site and a leading scholar on the missions of Spanish Florida. He is the author of Apalachee: The Land Between the Rivers (UPF, 1988), Missions to the Calusa (UPF, 1991), and History of the Timucua Indians and Missions (UPF, 1996).Bonnie G. McEwan, director of archaeology at the San Luis site in Tallahassee, has conducted research in the Southeast, California, Spain, and the Caribbean. She is the editor of The Spanish Missions of La Florida (UPF, 1993).Financed in part with historic preservation grant assistance provided by the Bureau of Historic Preservation, Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State, assisted by the Historic Preservation Advisory Council.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Apalachee Indians and Mission San Luis'? A: The book focuses on the history and culture of the Apalachee Indians in northwest Florida and their interactions with Spanish conquerors, particularly at the mission of San Luis.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by John H. Hann, a research historian and leading scholar on the missions of Spanish Florida, and Bonnie G. McEwan, the director of archaeology at the San Luis site.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book includes 120 color reproductions that illustrate the history and daily life of the Apalachee Indians and their interactions with Spanish settlers.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: Topics covered include the dwellings, daily life, religious practices, social structures, and recreational activities of the Apalachee, as well as their historical interactions with Spanish explorers and colonists.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the book is written for general readers and provides a compelling combination of archaeology and history.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it may have some signs of wear but is still in a usable state.
- Q: When was 'The Apalachee Indians and Mission San Luis' published? A: The book was published on June 3, 1998.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the significance of the San Luis community? A: The San Luis community was significant as it served as Spain's provincial capital in America from 1656 until its conquest by the English, and it is the most thoroughly investigated mission in Florida.