The Karankawa Indians: The Coast People Of Texas (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428613201)

The Karankawa Indians: The Coast People Of Texas is a book written by Albert S. Gatschet that provides a comprehensive account of the Karankawa people who inhabited the Texas coast for centuries. The book explores the culture, traditions, and way of life of the Karankawa people, including their language, religious beliefs, social organization, and daily activities. Gatschet draws from a variety of sources, including historical records, archaeological evidence, and interviews with surviving Karankawa descendants, to paint a vivid picture of this fascinating indigenous culture. The book also discusses the impact of European colonization on the Karankawa people, including the diseases, conflicts, and forced relocation that decimated their population. Overall, The Karankawa Indians: The Coast People Of Texas is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American history, Texas history, or the cultural diversity of North America.With Notes By Charles A. Hammond And Alice W. Oliver And A Vocabulary Obtained From Oliver.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Albert S. Gatschet
ISBN-10: 142861320X
ISBN-13: 9781428613201
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/26/2006
Pages: 108
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.37lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d