Handbook of the Indians of California, with 419 Illustrations and 40 Maps (Smithsonian Institution, Bureau of American Ethnology, Bulletin No. 78)
by A L Kroeber
The Handbook of the Indians of California, published as Bulletin No. 78 by the Smithsonian Institution's Bureau of American Ethnology, is an authoritative work by A. L. Kroeber. Enriched with 419 illustrations and 40 maps, it provides a thorough examination of the indigenous peoples' cultures, societies, and environments in California, making it a vital resource for ethnological studies.
About This Book
The Handbook of the Indians of California is a detailed publication from the Smithsonian Institution's Bureau of American Ethnology, Bulletin No. 78. Authored by A. L. Kroeber, it serves as a foundational reference on the indigenous populations of California.
With 419 illustrations and 40 maps, the handbook offers visual and cartographic insights into the geographical and cultural landscapes of these communities. It systematically documents various aspects of Native American life in the state.
This work contributes to the scholarly understanding of California's rich ethnographic heritage, drawing on extensive fieldwork and research conducted in the early 20th century.
As a bulletin from the Bureau of American Ethnology, it reflects the institution's commitment to preserving and analyzing Native American ethnology across the United States.
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