Religious Ceremonies And Beliefs Of The Indians Of The Yosemite Valley - Galen Clark - Bog

Religious Ceremonies and Beliefs of the Indians of the Yosemite Valley is a book written by Galen Clark, an American naturalist and conservationist who lived in Yosemite Valley during the mid to late 1800s. The book is a detailed account of the religious practices and beliefs of the Native American tribes who inhabited the Yosemite Valley region, including the Miwok, Paiute, and Mono tribes. Clark provides a comprehensive overview of the various ceremonies and rituals performed by these tribes, including their creation myths, rites of passage, and mourning rituals. He also describes the role of shamans and the importance of dreams in their religious practices. The book also delves into the impact of European colonization on the Native American communities in the Yosemite Valley region, including the introduction of Christianity and the forced relocation of tribes to reservations. Clark provides a critical analysis of the harmful effects of colonization on these communities and their religious practices. Religious Ceremonies and Beliefs of the Indians of the Yosemite Valley is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Native American tribes in California and the impact of colonization on their religious beliefs and practices.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Indians of the Yosemite Valley and Vicinity Their History, Customs and Traditions, by Galen Clark. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417903147.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.