![]() She has avoided the excesses of pathos or condemnation to which such a story lends itself." * Ethnohistory * "One of the first widely read books to offer an unvarnished account of the near-extermination of indigenous Californians in the late 19th century. Theodora Kroeber has told it concisely, factually, sympathetically, and beautifully. ![]() As a record of acculturation-of carefully observed sudden impingement of one culture upon another-it is unique, and its record of psychological reactions is worthy of careful note." * American Anthropologist * "The story of Ishi is indescribably sad. As a reference work on central California ethnology it is outstanding. stirring and fascinating." * San Francisco Chronicle * "A book that all Americans should read." * New York Times * "This book is remarkably lively and interesting anthropology." * Atlantic * "Kroeber's book, one of the few scholarly volumes of this century to reach the best seller list, presents a sensitive and sympathetic discussion of this 'stone age' man. ![]() ![]() "Let me put it to you in these terms: If you read no other book this year, you must read this one." * Los Angeles Times * "A highly original literary work and a great human story. ![]()
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