Cahuilla (Native Americans)

About this book

Easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about Cahuilla history traditions and modern life. This book describes society and family structure hunting and gathering methods and ceremonies and rituals. Readers will learn about Cahuilla homes clothing and crafts such as pottery and baskets. A traditional myth is included as are descriptions of famous Cahuilla leaders Chief Cabezon and Juan Antonio and American poet and novelist Helen Hunt Jackson. Wars weapons and contact with Europeans are discussed. Topics including European influence assimilation missionaries the formation of reservations and federal recognition are also addressed. In addition modern Cahuilla culture and still-celebrated traditions including fiestas are introduced. Cahuilla homelands are illustrated with a detailed map of the United States. Bold glossary terms and an index accompany engaging text. This book is written and illustrated by Native Americans providing authentic perspectives of the Cahuilla.