The Way We Lived: California Indian Stories, Songs, and Reminiscences

Edited with Commentary by Malcolm Margolin

Presenting a new and revised edition of this well-loved and popular classic. The Way We Lived is a rich and varied collection of stories, love songs, chants, and more from native people around the state. Sometimes poignant, often humorous, and always fascinating, these pieces show the remarkable perseverance of native culture and ways in modern times.

Reviews

"An engaging portrait of our predecessors in California....Their stories, here brilliantly illuminated by Margolin's comments, contain beauty, humor, and wisdom."—San Francisco Chronicle

"Written in an accessible and pleasing way, both ethnographically responsible and deeply felt."—Parabola

About the Editor

Malcolm Margolin is publisher of Heyday Books and author of several books on California history, including The Ohlone Way.