The Jumano Indians

The Jumano Indians, written by Frederick Webb Hodge and first published in 1910, is a scholarly historical account of the Jumano tribe, significant during the early exploration and colonization of the Southwestern United States. The book examines their semi-agricultural lifestyle, social practices, and interactions with European explorers in the 16th century, including notable figures like Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca. Hodge investigates the mysterious decline of the Jumano population, suggesting their eventual blending with other tribes and raising questions about their disappearance from historical records.