The First Angelinos: The Gabrielino Indians of Los Angeles Paperback - 1996

Novato, California: A Malki Museum Press / Ballena Press Cooperative Publication, 1996. Second Printing. Paperback. Near Fine/Fine. 11" x 8.5" x 0.75. Illustrated. Paperback. Second printing, 1996. Cover is a glossy white black lettering and a full color illustration of a portion of a painting of Mission San Gabriel by Ferdinand Deppe, 1832. Illustrated throughout with photographs and maps in black and white. Four, full color illustrated plates inserted at the front on glossy paper. Contains a list of figures and maps, an introduction by Lowell John Bean, references, six appendices and is indexed. Also contains a listing of other Ballena titles on the inside back cover. [xv] 288 pp. Dust jacket matches the cover of the book, except the lettering is a navy blue on the cover. Black lettering on the spine. Protected by a mylar cover. Previous owner Terry Ruscin is also the author of "Mission Memoirs: A Collection of Photographs, Sketches & Reflections of California’s Past." His circular ex-libre mark is blindstamped on the front flyleaf, else fine. A lovely copy. Additional photographs available upon request. Full refund if not satisfied. <br> <br>EXCERPT FROM THE INTRODUCTION: "The First Angelinos will have different meanings to different people. It will serve as a basic textbook and/or reference on The Gabrielino in college classrooms belonging to departments of anthropology, history, and ethnic studies. It will be a rewarding book for anyone with an interest in Native Americans or in American history to read. It will grace many a coffee table. It will, it is to be hoped, inspire scholars to further study. For those Gabrielino peoples seeking federal recognition it will be a cornerstone in establishing their very legitimate claims. Most important of all, it may provide youngsters who have a Gabrielino heritage with knowledge about their ancestors and enhance their pride in their heritage.