When the Great Spirit Died: The Destruction of the California Indians 1850-1860
When the Great Spirit Died chronicles the destruction of the California Indians between 1850 and 1860. It offers a focused historical perspective on the events that reshaped indigenous communities in the face of encroaching settlement and upheaval. A poignant examination of a pivotal and sorrowful time in American history.
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When the Great Spirit Died examines the devastating impact on California's Indian communities from 1850 to 1860, a period marked by rapid settlement and conflict.
The book details the historical events that led to the decline of indigenous populations in the region during this era.
Author William B. Secrest provides an in-depth look at the challenges faced by Native Americans amid expanding frontiers.
This work serves as a record of the cultural and demographic losses incurred in California during the mid-19th century.
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