Understanding Tolowa Histories

Focusing on the resilience of the Tolowa people, this work explores their struggle to reclaim language and identity after significant displacement in the nineteenth century. James Collins delves into the historical interactions between Native American communities and U.S. domination, examining how cultural identity intertwines with political and economic challenges. The book critiques contemporary anthropology while situating the Tolowa within broader U.S. and Indian historical narratives, highlighting their emergence as a unified cultural and political entity.