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For Gabrielino history, this is the book to get.,
This review is from: The First Angelinos: The Gabrielino Indians of Los Angeles (Paperback)
If you've ever tried to learn about the people who inhabited the Los Angeles area prior to colonization, you understand what a frustrating task it is. It comes in bits and pieces, often almost accidentally discovered (ever try looking up "Gabrielino" in a library computer?).In a well-organized, clearly-written manner, William McCawley has taken the scraps out of the basket and fashioned a beautiful quilt that brings light and life to an oft-maligned people. He has done an amazing amount of research in putting together this volume. If "God is in the details", then it is the details of religion and custom that elevate a people from the mere "diggers" I learned about in school to an intelligent society well-adapted to its environment. This is an essential resource for anyone studying or teaching about California (including fourth-grade teachers), and invaluable to those who simply enjoy learning more about Southern California history. |
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The First Angelinos: The Gabrielino Indians of Los Angeles by William McCawley (Paperback - April 1, 1996)
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