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The Natural World of the California Indians

by Robert F. Heizer

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This information-packed guide describes patterns of village life, and covers such subjects as Indian tools and artifacts, hunting techniques, and food.

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Robert F. Heizer

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Canonical title: The Natural World of the California Indians
Important places: California, USA
Original language: English

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Genres: Anthropology, Nonfiction, Science & Nature, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 979.4 — History & geography History of North America Great Basin and Pacific Slope region of United States California
LCC: E78 .C15 .H433 — History of the United States America Indians of North America
BISAC: HIS HISTORY Indigenous Peoples of the Americas
NAT NATURE General

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Languages: English
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Published: 1980
Genres: Anthropology, Nonfiction, Science & Nature, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 979.4
LCC: E78 .C15 .H433

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