Hubert Howe Bancroft's seminal work on the native peoples of the Pacific states is a monumental achievement of historical scholarship. This volume, focusing on the prehistory and early history of these cultures, offers a rich and detailed account of their social, cultural, and economic practices. With extensive references to primary source materials, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the native peoples of the American West. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.