This pioneering study of the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Coast of North America offers a comprehensive overview of their history, culture, and social organization. Drawing on a wealth of ethnographic and linguistic data, as well as firsthand accounts from travelers and missionaries, the assembled authors provide valuable insights into the diversity and complexity of these fascinating cultures.

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