02313cam a22003253u 4500 36201 UtSlPG 20260610133827.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a47001672 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Heizer, Robert F. (Robert Fleming), 1915-1979 Francis Drake and the California Indians, 1579 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-05-24 Produced by Chris Curnow, C. S. Beers, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Original publication data not identified Indians of North America -- California Drake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596 -- Travel -- California https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36201 77041 77041