The Ohlone Way
Indian Life in the San Francisco-Monterey Bay Area
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Shaun Taylor-Corbett
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Malcolm Margolin
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The culture of the Indian people who inhabited the Bay Area prior to the arrival of Europeans
Two hundred years ago, herds of elk and antelope dotted the hills of the San Francisco-Monterey Bay area. Grizzly bears lumbered down to the creeks to fish for silver salmon and steelhead trout. From vast marshlands geese, ducks, and other birds rose in thick clouds “with a sound like that of a hurricane”. This land of “inexpressible fertility", as one early explorer described it, supported one of the densest Indian populations in all of North America.
One of the most groundbreaking and highly acclaimed titles that Heyday has published, The Ohlone Way describes the culture of the Indian people who inhabited the Bay Area prior to the arrival of Europeans. Recently included in the San Francisco Chronicle’s “Top 100 Western Non-Fiction” list, The Ohlone Way has been described by critic Pat Holt as a “mini-classic”.
Reviews
“A beautiful book, written and illustrated with a genuine sympathy....A serious and compelling re-creation.” (The Pacific Sun)
“Remarkable insight in to the lives of the Ohlone Indians.” (San Francisco Chronicle)
“Margolin conveys the texture of daily life, birth, marriage, death, war, the arts, and rituals, and he also discusses the brief history of the Ohlones under the Spanish, Mexican, and American regimes...Margolin does not give way to romanticism or political harangues, and the illustrations have a gritty quality that is preferable to the dreamy, pretty pictures that too often accompany texts like this.” (Choice)
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If you're looking for a captivating collection of Inca myths, then pay attention.... This audiobook includes four captivating manuscripts: Maya Mythology, Aztec Mythology, Inca Mythology, and Central American Mythology.
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Horrible pronouncing of names
- By Time2C on 09-27-21
By: Matt Clayton
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Isle of Woman
- By: Piers Anthony
- Narrated by: Stephen Bel Davies
- Length: 18 hrs and 17 mins
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At once grand in scope and intimate in human detail, Isle of Woman tells the story of a man and a woman born at the dawn of human history, separated by fate, yet united by an unquenchable passion that even time could not conquer: Blaze, the fire worker who raised his kind of savagery, and Ember, the beautiful green-eyed woman who forever haunted his dreams.
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Narrator killed my interest.
- By Charlene Caalim on 12-28-20
By: Piers Anthony
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Peacemaker
- By: Joseph Bruchac
- Narrated by: Shaun Taylor-Corbett
- Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins
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Twelve-year-old Okwaho’s life has suddenly changed. While out hunting with his best friend, his friend is kidnapped by marauders from a neighboring tribe. Okwaho barely escapes back to his village where everyone lives in fear of raids and killings: The five tribes of the Iroquois have been at war with each other for far too long, and no one can even remember what it was like to live in peace. Okwaho seeks only revenge, which will just perpetuate the violence. But before he can retaliate, a visitor with a message of peace comes to him in the woods.
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Wonderful Story!
- By 1HAPPYMAMA on 08-18-23
By: Joseph Bruchac
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Native American Wisdom
- By: Kent Nerburn Ph.D., Louise Mengelkock M.A.
- Narrated by: Kent Nerburn, Marc Allen
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
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Capture the beauty, power, and wisdom of the Native American oral tradition with this superlative collection of readings taken from the writings and speeches of people from many different tribes. The collection offers insights into Native American ways of living, learning, and dying, and helps us to feel a reconnection with the land and ourselves. The words of Chief Joseph, Sitting Bull, Ohiyesa, Black Elk, and others create a powerful listening experience.
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Not the right format, and maybe not the right book
- By Mark Grannis on 07-09-04
By: Kent Nerburn Ph.D., and others
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Goddess Power
- 10 Empowering Tales of Legendary Women
- By: Yung In Chae
- Narrated by: Holly Palance
- Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins
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The goddesses of classical mythology ruled the heavens, mingled with mortals, and overcame tremendous odds. Goddess Power: A Kids' Book of Greek and Roman Mythology takes you on an extraordinary journey through the triumphs and tragedies of these remarkable women. From Gaia, Goddess of Earth, to Aphrodite, Goddess of Love and Beauty, these legendary ladies’ stories are paired with stunning artwork that brings the myths to life. How will you be inspired by these tales about Greek mythology for kids?
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it was ok
- By Samantha Combs on 12-16-22
By: Yung In Chae
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The Perfect Nine
- The Epic of Gĩkũyũ and Mũmbi
- By: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
- Narrated by: Benjamin A. Onyango
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
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In his first attempt at the epic form, Ngũgĩ tells the story of the founding of the Gĩkũyũ people of Kenya, from a strongly feminist perspective. A verse narrative, blending folklore, mythology, adventure, and allegory, The Perfect Nine chronicles the efforts the Gĩkũyũ founders make to find partners for their ten beautiful daughters - called “The Perfect Nine” - and the challenges they set for the 99 suitors who seek their hands in marriage. The epic has all the elements of adventure, with suspense, danger, humor, and sacrifice.
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Very Nice
- By Ifayemisi on 04-30-23
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People of the Wolf
- A Novel of North America's Forgotten Past
- By: W. Michael Gear, Kathleen O'Neal Gear
- Narrated by: Mark Boyett
- Length: 19 hrs and 19 mins
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In the dawn of history, a valiant people forged a pathway from an old world into a new one. Led by a dreamer who followed the spirit of the wolf, a handful of courageous men and women dared to cross the frozen wastes to find an untouched, unspoiled continent.
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Magnificent performance of a book I read yesrs ago
- By A Fortune on 08-05-18
By: W. Michael Gear, and others
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Encounters at the Heart of the World
- A History of the Mandan People
- By: Elizabeth A. Fenn
- Narrated by: Christine Marshall
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Encounters at the Heart of the World concerns the Mandan Indians, iconic Plains people whose teeming, busy towns on the upper Missouri River were, for centuries, at the center of the North American universe. We know of them mostly because Lewis and Clark spent the winter of 1804-1805 with them, but why don't we know more? Who were they really? In this extraordinary book, Elizabeth A. Fenn retrieves their history by piecing together important new discoveries in archaeology, anthropology, geology, climatology, epidemiology, and nutritional science.
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Well deserved Pulitzer Prize winner!
- By DaveF on 11-10-19
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The Journey of Crazy Horse
- A Lakota History
- By: Joseph M. Marshall III
- Narrated by: Joseph M. Marshall III
- Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins
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Most of the world remembers Crazy Horse as a peerless warrior who brought the U.S. Army to its knees at the Battle of Little Bighorn. But to his fellow Lakota Indians, he was a dutiful son and humble fighting man who, with valor, spirit, respect, and unparalleled leadership, fought for his people's land, livelihood, and honor. In this fascinating biography, Joseph Marshall, himself a Lakota Indian, creates a vibrant portrait of the man, his times, and his legacy.
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Whitewashed story with rose colored glasses.
- By Faster4ward on 10-06-18
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Primitive Mythology
- The Masks of God Series, Volume I
- By: Joseph Campbell, David Kudler - editor
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
- Length: 19 hrs and 1 min
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The author of such acclaimed books as The Hero With a Thousand Faces and The Power of Myth discusses the primitive roots of mythology, examining them in light of the most recent discoveries in archaeology, anthropology, and psychology.
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Epic speculation into the origins of our mythic consciousness
- By BGZ on 01-10-19
By: Joseph Campbell, and others
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Only the Stones Survive
- By: Morgan Llywelyn
- Narrated by: Michael Healy
- Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
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For centuries the Túatha Dé Danann lived in peace on an island where time flowed more slowly and the seasons were gentle - until that peace was shattered by the arrival of invaders. The Gaels, the Children of Milesios, came looking for easy riches and conquest, following the story of an island to the west where their every desire could be granted. They had not anticipated that it would already be home to others, and against the advice of their druids, they began to exterminate the Túatha Dé Danann.
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Preferred audio to print
- By Heather Cooper on 02-09-17
By: Morgan Llywelyn
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- Annie
- 11-30-22
A Must Have Book and Audiobook
The understanding of an almost lost information on the Bay Area (San Francisco and Monterey) Indian people and culture. Please read 📚 for your information and educational value.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-14-23
Great book
Loved this book. Finally got to learn about native Americans of the Bay Area. I recommend!
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- Bryce Crawford
- 11-21-21
Quality Audiobook
This is a must-listen if you are interested in the Native American experience in the Western United States (or just interested in a great listen all-around). The narrator is fantastic and really owns the material. The settings set forth in this book are detailed and the minutia are well explained. It's almost like I'm there, with the Ohlone people in their villages.
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- yofi
- 03-02-23
Worth reading if you want to know history of California
Very interesting story about original peoples of California. Learned a lot about their culture and history and beliefs
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- Nat Taggart
- 06-21-22
Will be rereading this book for years
I bought the book and audio versions. Every person should learn the ecologies, lifeways languages, and spirituality of the people who lived on the land before them and learn about this this relationship more
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- Anonymous User
- 02-25-22
Racially biased outdated BS
If you want to hear a white guy from Massachusetts’s 1970s fairy tale version of indigenous life, based on a bunch of racist, biased colonialist and settler narratives from the 1800s, then this is the book for you.
If you want to learn about pre-colonist indigenous life in California, look elsewhere. Like, to indigenous authors. Or people with any academic training in the field whatsoever.
I’m sure this is what passed for woke in 1978 in Berkeley, but Audible should be ashamed of themselves for perpetuating this trash and trying to paint it as truth almost a half century later. If I could I could give the story negative stars, I would.
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