TY  - BOOK
AU  - Cook,Sherburne Friend
TI  - The Aboriginal Population of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, California
T2  - Anthropological Records, Vol. 16, No. 4
AV  - E011 
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Indians of North America -- California
KW  - Indians of North America -- Statistics
N1  - Release date is 2010-09-27; Produced by Colin Bell, Joseph Cooper and the Online
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N2  - "The Aboriginal Population of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, California" by S. F. Cook is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. The work offers an in-depth analysis of the Indigenous peoples residing in the Alameda and Contra Costa counties, focusing on their demographics, ecology, and the various interactions they had with European explorers and settlers. It explores historical accounts, expeditions, and the cultural landscape of the region, particularly during the late 18th century.  At the start of this work, Cook outlines the purpose of his research, aiming to expand upon previous studies of California’s aboriginal populations. He emphasizes the need to provide a detailed examination of a specific geographic area occupied by groups associated with the Costanoan linguistic division. The initial chapters recount notable expeditions, including those led by Fages, Anza, and Cañizares, documenting their observations on the native villages, populations, and natural resources they encountered. The opening sections also introduce various native tribes' lifestyles and cultures while establishing a historical context relevant to later discussions about the impacts of colonization and missionization on these communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33978
ER  -