Before California: An Archaeologist Looks at Our Earliest Inhabitants by Fagan, Brian - 2004

AltaMira Press, 2004-05-26. paperback. Used: Good.

Walnut Creek, California: Alta Mira Press, 2004. 1st Printing. Trade Paperback. Fine. 6x1x8. First printing. A fine copy. 2004 Trade Paperback. xvi, 400 pp. As the tour guide for this fascinating trip across the Golden State, the author will take uou to visit distinct societies in widely constrasting environments : Chumash villages on the Santa Barbara coast, shell mounds in the San Francisco Bay, salmon trappers of the northern streams, acorn gatherers of the Central Valley, and shamans who painted a multitude of mysterious figures on stone.

AltaMira Press, 2004. Paperback. New. A clean crisp well preserved 2004 AltaMira Press softcover in a fine tight binding. ittle to no shelf wear. Text is bright and free of marks or underlining. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. Before California is the first comprehensive look at the history of the Golden State prior to the arrival of European settlers. Written by America's best known archaeological trade and textbook author, the book describes the process of settlement of the Pacific Coast by Paleo-Indians and the environmental and human transformations of the next 13,000 years, emphasizing themes of adaptation, interconnectedness, and spirituality. More than a rehashing of received wisdom, Fagan explores the controversies surrounding the first human settlement, then describes the first peoples to colonize the Pacific coast and offshore islands, their watercraft and fishing practices. The transformation from a gathering economy to acorn processing and hunting is highlighted,… Read More

AltaMira Press, 2004-05-26. paperback. Used:Good.

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Altamira Pr, 2004. Paperback. New. 400 pages. 8.75x5.75x1.25 inches.