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Author Gamble, Lynn H.

Title The Chumash world at European contact : power, trade, and feasting among complex hunter-gatherers / Lynn H. Gamble
Published Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2008

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 361 pages) : illustrations, maps
Contents The Chumash at historic contact : theoretical considerations -- The environment and its management -- Cultural setting -- Historic Chumash settlements on the mainland coast -- Village and household organization -- Subsistence and feasting -- Rank, ritual, and power -- Economics and exchange : manifestations of wealth finance -- Conflict and social integration -- The Chumash, Pomo, and Patwin : comparative analysis and final thoughts
Summary The author weaves together multiple sources of evidence to re-create the tapestry of California's Chumash society. Drawing from archaeology, historical documents, and ethnography, she describes daily life in the mainland towns, focusing on Chumash culture, household organization, politics, economy, and warfare
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-344) and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Chumash Indians -- History
Chumash Indians -- Social life and customs
Indians of North America -- First contact with other peoples -- California
HISTORY -- State & Local -- General.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Anthropology -- Cultural.
Chumash Indians
Chumash Indians -- Social life and customs
Discoveries in geography
Indians of North America -- First contact with other peoples
Colonies -- Administration
Spanish colonies
SUBJECT Spain -- Colonies -- America -- Administration
California -- Discovery and exploration
California -- History -- To 1846. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85018880
Subject America
California
Genre/Form History
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780520942684
052094268X
0520254414
9780520254411
1281752649
9781281752642