| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 361 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-344) and index. |
| Contents |
The Chumash at historic contact : theoretical considerations -- The environment and its management -- Cultural setting -- Historic Chumash settlements on the mainland coast -- Village and household organization -- Subsistence and feasting -- Rank, ritual, and power -- Economics and exchange : manifestations of wealth finance -- Conflict and social integration -- The Chumash, Pomo, and Patwin : comparative analysis and final thoughts. |
| Summary |
The author weaves together multiple sources of evidence to re-create the tapestry of California's Chumash society. Drawing from archaeology, historical documents, and ethnography, she describes daily life in the mainland towns, focusing on Chumash culture, household organization, politics, economy, and warfare. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Chumash Indians -- History.
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Chumash Indians. |
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History. |
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Chumash Indians -- Social life and customs.
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Chumash Indians -- Social life and customs. |
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Indians of North America -- First contact with other peoples -- California.
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Indians of North America -- First contact with other peoples. |
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California. |
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Spain -- Colonies -- America -- Administration.
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Spain. |
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Colonies. |
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America. |
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Administration. |
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California -- Discovery and exploration.
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Discoveries in geography. |
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California -- History -- To 1846.
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| Chronological Term |
To 1846 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Gamble, Lynn H. Chumash world at European contact. Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2008 9780520254411 0520254414 (DLC) 2007050922 (OCoLC)185026551 |
| ISBN |
9780520942684 (electronic book) |
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052094268X (electronic book) |
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0520254414 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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9780520254411 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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1281752649 |
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9781281752642 |
| Standard No. |
9786611752644 |
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