Habitat of the Pitch Indians

Habitat of the Pitch Indians: A Wailaki Division is a comprehensive study of the Wailaki people, a Native American tribe that once inhabited the northwestern region of California. The book, authored by Pliny Earle Goddard, explores the tribe's history, culture, language, and way of life. The Wailaki people were part of the larger Athabaskan language family and were closely related to other tribes such as the Hupa, Yurok, and Karuk. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which delves into a different aspect of Wailaki life. The first chapter provides an overview of the tribe's history, including their migration patterns and interactions with neighboring tribes. The following chapters examine the Wailaki language, religion, social organization, and material culture. Goddard also provides detailed descriptions of the Wailaki's daily life, including their hunting and gathering practices, food preparation, and housing. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and diagrams that help to bring the Wailaki culture to life. Habitat of the Pitch Indians: A Wailaki Division is an important work of ethnography that provides a valuable insight into the lives of the Wailaki people. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American history and culture.University Of California Publications In American Archaeology And Ethnology, V17, No. 4.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.