Indian Assimiliation in the Franciscan Area of Nueva Vizcaya

Description

Author: Griffen, William B.  (1928-2016)

Publisher: University of Arizona Press

Pub Date: 1979

Binding: Paperback

Condition: 2 copies.  Copy 1 (RB): Fair.  Binding tight.   No tears, bends or folds.  University Press stamp on bottom text block (remainder mark?).  Very light edge and corner wear.  Appears unused.  Copy 2 : Fair to Good.  Binding tight.  No marks, tears, bends or folds.  Upper front cover corner has slight wear.  Appears unused.

Notes: Anthropological Papers of the University of Arizona Number 33.  “It must be emphasized that the present work is essentially descriptive and preliminary, and deals only with a narrow aspect of the implantation of the Spanish way of life and the effects of this implantation upon the native population.”  (From the Preface).  Many early records are sketchy, primarily because of the lack of literacy among both the Indians and the Spanish, but those that stand out came from episodes with the Indians that the Spanish thought important enough to record (war, e.g.).  Griffen admits there is just not a whole helluva lot of original material to work with (censuses, cultural contacts).  Assimilation or extinction.