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Overview
Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton PressThe story of the Weisers, a group of Northern Shoshoni people, who fled white persecution and remained undetected in west central Idaho for almost 20 years.
Synopsis
The Weisers were a major Sheepeater group of Northern Shoshoni people who lived in the mountains area of west-central Idaho. A gentle people, they peacefully but firmly resisted attempts by white authorities who sought their removal to the reservations in the 1890s.
Of major importance, this book documents Indian-white relations in southwestern Idaho during the time of initial encroachment onto Indian lands. It fills an obvious void in the history of Idaho.
Booknews
A fine piece of historical reconstruction detailing a major Sheepeater group of Northern Shoshone people who lived in the mountainous area of west-central Idaho, and more generally documenting Indian-White relations during the time of initial white encroachment onto Indian lands. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)