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\nBy the time of Spanish contact, the Calusa supported a population of around 20,000 through a sophisticated and diverse subsistence system centered on fishing, foraging, and small-scale gardening. They primarily targeted small fish using...\nBy the time of Spanish contact, the Calusa supported a population of around 20,000 through a sophisticated and diverse subsistence system centered on fishing, foraging, and small-scale gardening. They primarily targeted small fish using advanced netting techniques, harvested over 50 species of shellfish and crustaceans, and utilized shells extensively for tools and art. Despite lacking maize agriculture—common among complex societies—the Calusa thrived, uniquely building a stratified civilization based on coastal resource mastery and environmental adaptation. The Calusa: Fishermen Kings of Florida part 4\n
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2024
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american history, native americans, north america, fishing, fish, nets, animals
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calusa, florida history, coastal cultures, ancient fishermen, north american history, history of the americas, indigenous americans, gulf coast cultures, useppa island, southwest florida, colonial resistance, maritime cultures, mound key, key marco cat, world history
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