Thanks Rich.  I would also add that the various regions and tribes experienced very different challenges and threats.  If anyone is interested, this is an interesting history of what happened in California, with many links.  And what a sad story it is.  My sister is an archaeologist in California, which has made me more aware of the history of the missions. 

by desertpear on 08/17/2008 04:35:47 PM EST

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