Francis Drake and the California Indians, 1579

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Heizer, Robert F. (Robert Fleming), 1915-1979.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Francis Drake and the California Indians, 1579" by Robert F. Heizer is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The work details the significant, yet ambiguous historical visit of Sir Francis Drake to the California coast and the interaction he had with the native Indian tribes. The author aims to analyze various ethnographic, linguistic, and geographical evidence to ascertain the exact location of Drake's anchorage and to deepen the understanding of the culture of the indigenous peoples he encountered. The opening of the text sets the stage for a detailed investigation into the historical complexities surrounding Drake's visit. It discusses the longstanding debates among historians and anthropologists regarding the specific location of Drake's landing site in California. Heizer outlines the importance of Drake's account in documenting early interactions with California's indigenous communities, particularly the Coast Miwok people. The text promises a blend of historical narrative and ethnographic analysis, seeking to unravel the intricate connections between the explorers and the native cultures they encountered. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, C. S. Beers, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-05-24