The Botanical Lore of the California Indians by John Bruno Romero
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"The Botanical Lore of the California Indians" by John Bruno Romero is a collection of ethnobotanical accounts and medicinal practices written in the mid-20th century. The book explores the extensive knowledge that indigenous Californians had about local plants and herbs used for healing, some of which were revered and kept secret from outsiders due to cultural beliefs. Romero aims to preserve and share this vital knowledge, casting light on historical interactions between
Native Americans and colonizers while addressing the efficacy of traditional remedies. The opening of this work sets the stage for understanding the historical context of California's indigenous peoples, particularly in relation to their struggles during smallpox outbreaks in the early 19th century. It introduces readers to influential figures such as Chief Andres Lucero, who utilized local herbal knowledge to combat epidemics that devastated their communities. The text highlights the importance of plants in their medicinal practices and emphasizes the historian’s role in documenting these uses alongside significant historical events, fostering a deeper appreciation of Native American contributions to medicine and cultural preservation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Romero, John Bruno |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 54008325 |
| Title |
The Botanical Lore of the California Indians with Side Lights on Historical Incidents in California |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QK: Science: Botany |
| Subject | Botany, Medical |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Medicine |
| Subject | Medicinal plants -- California -- Pacific Coast |
| Subject | Ethnobotany -- California -- Pacific Coast |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55009 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-55009-1 |
| Release Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 309 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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