The Miwok
Spotlight On the American Indians of California
In this fascinating book readers will explore the traditional customs of the Miwok of California. The Miwok people once lived across California, living in a variety of different environments including coastal areas, portions of the Central Valley, and the Sierra Nevada. Readers will discover how the Miwok used the resources available to them to survive, and how conflict with outsiders transformed their lives. With primary sources to augment the text, this informative book is a strong supplement to the California social studies curriculum.
