02324cam a22003133u 4500 16572 UtSlPG 20260610133404.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Clark, Galen, 1814-1910 Indians of the Yosemite valley and vicinity : Their history, customs and traditions Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-08-21 Produced by David Starner, Jim Land and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Indians of the Yosemite Valley and Vicinity" by Galen Clark is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the history, customs, and traditions of the Native American tribes that inhabited the Yosemite Valley and its surrounding regions. Clark, an important figure in California's history and the guardian of the Yosemite Valley, provides unique insights into the life and struggles of these tribes against the backdrop of increasing white settlement and upheaval. The opening of the text presents an introduction to Galen Clark himself, emphasizing his close relationship with the Yosemite Indians and their culture over many decades. In this section, Clark reflects on the swift decline of the tribes, driven by war and disease following the arrival of white settlers. He sets the stage for a detailed examination of the indigenous people's customs, beliefs, and the impact of colonial expansion on their way of life, signaling a heartfelt intention to document and preserve their history before it is lost. The narrative promises a blend of personal anecdotes and rich cultural insights, appealing to those interested in anthropology, history, and the preservation of indigenous stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Indians of North America -- California Yosemite Valley (Calif.) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16572 57960 57960