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100 1 _aClark, Galen,
_d1814-1910
245 1 0 _aIndians of the Yosemite valley and vicinity :
_bTheir history, customs and traditions
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-08-21
508 _aProduced by David Starner, Jim Land and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndians of North America -- California
653 _aYosemite Valley (Calif.)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16572
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