Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A Maidu leader keeps the culture of her tribe alive as well as assistance to neighboring tribes. Details aare given of how teir food was gathers, hunted and preserved. Home life is also described.
Synopsis
Tribal elder, Marie Potts (b. 1895), relates the history and culture of her people as she recalls the days of her childhood at Big Meadow. She includes information on wildlife, plants, food, conservation methods, homes and other structures, weapons, basketmaking, religion, and medicine.