Provides the reader with an accurate mental picture of Wintun tribal culture as it existed in prewhite times and during gold rush days.

A major ethnographic work by a distinguished anthropologist contains detailed information on the social structures, homes, foods, crafts, religious beliefs, and folkways of California's diverse tribes

Monumental work includes demographics, linguistic relations, social structures, folkways, religion, material culture, and more. Surveys of the Yurok, Pomo, Maidu, Yokuts and Mohave receiving most attention.

Describes patterns of village life, and covers such subjects as Indian tools and artifacts, hunting techniques, and food.--From publisher description.