California Indians and Their Environment : An Introduction by Kent G. Lightfoot; Otis Parrish - 2009

University of California Press, 2009. Paperback. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

University of California Press, 2009. Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

UsedGood The cover is clean but does show some wear. .

UsedLikeNew The cover is like new! .

Berkeley, California:: University of California Press, 2009.. Paperbound . BINDING/CONDITION: sturdy paper binding (field-guide type); Very Good condition.. small 8vo (7.25 inches tall) . Notes, references, index. Description: Several illustrations, with some in color. The publisher's blurb reads: ''Based in part on recent archaeological findings, this major new introduction tells how the California Indians interacted with the state's varied landscape, enhancing its already bountiful natural resources through various practices centered around prescribed burning. A handy reference section, illustrated with more than one hundred color photographs describes the plants, animals, and minerals that the California Indians used for food, basketry and cordage, medicine, and more.''

University of California Press, 2009-04-24. First Edition. paperback. Used: Good.

Berkeley. 2009. April 2009. University Of California Press. Reprinted Paperback Edition. Very Good in Wrappers. 9780520256903. 130 color illustrations, 3 line illustrations, 8 maps. California Natural History Guides, 96. 512 pages. paperback. Cover design by Barbara Haines. keywords: Native American California Indian. FROM THE PUBLISHER - Capturing the vitality of California's unique indigenous cultures, this major new introduction incorporates the extensive research of the past thirty years into an illuminating, comprehensive synthesis for a wide audience. Based in part on new archaeological findings, it tells how the California Indians lived in vibrant polities, each boasting a rich village life including chiefs, religious specialists, master craftspeople, dances, feasts, and ceremonies. Throughout, the book emphasizes how these diverse communities interacted with the state's varied landscape, enhancing its already bountiful natural resources through various practices centered around… Read More

University of California Press, 2009-04-24. First Edition. paperback. Used:Good.

Paperback / softback. New. Tells how the California Indians lived in vibrant polities, each boasting a rich village life including chiefs, religious specialists and master craftspeople. This book emphasizes how these communities interacted with the state's varied landscape, enhancing its bountiful natural resources through practices centered around prescribed burning.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.