Genocide and Vendetta: The Round Valley Wars in Northern California Tapa dura - 1981

Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press, 1981. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near fine. An account of the often brutal interactions between white settlers and the Native Americans living in the Round Valley, in Northern Mendocino County, California. Since descendants of some of the worst offenders still live in the region, rumors of their attempts to supress the book abound. Its relative scarcity is due to a more prosaic chain of events. After an allegation of (unintentional) plagiarism was leveled against the section written by Estle Beard, the publisher investigated, agreed with the complaint, and withdrew the book from sale. Since both authors have since passed away, it seems unlikely that this book will ever be republished or converted into an e-book. The original hardcover is the only way to read about this troubled era in Northern California's history. 403 pages. First and only edition (first printing). A fine copy in a fine dust jacket, but for a short tear to the front panel. An… Leer más

University of Oklahoma Press, 1981. Rare, out of print in fine/fine condition. DJ is in protective vinyl covering. Previous owner's bookplate on inside front cover, as well as embossed ex-lib on Title Page and Contents Page. Inscribed by Lynwood Carranco on half title page.This book tells of one of the darkest chapters in California history, the literal genocide of Native Americans by European Americans in Round Valley, CA in Mendocino County.After an accusation of Plagiarism (determined to be "unintentional", but nonetheless damning) was brought forward by Virginia P. Miller, a former student of Lynwood Carranco, in 1985, the book was immediately withdrawn by University of Oklahoma Press.Despite the book being permanently out of print, it continues to be used as a source for major publications in the field of Native American studies.