The Myth of Indigenous Caribbean Extinction
| Author | : T. Castanha |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 317 |
| Release | : 2010-12-14 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230116405 |
| ISBN-13 | : 023011640X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (40X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Myth of Indigenous Caribbean Extinction by : T. Castanha
Download or read book The Myth of Indigenous Caribbean Extinction written by T. Castanha and published by Springer. This book was released on 2010-12-14 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book debunks one of the greatest myths ever told in Caribbean history: that the indigenous peoples who encountered a very lost Christopher Columbus are 'extinct.' Through the uncovering of recent ethnographical data, the author reveals extensive narratives of Jíbaro Indian resistance and cultural continuity on the island of Borikén.