An Indian Odyssey: The Story Of Chief Washakie, The Upright Aborigine

By Marshall C. Keith

Book Overview

""An Indian Odyssey: The Story Of Chief Washakie, The Upright Aborigine"" is a biographical book written by Marshall C. Keith. It tells the story of Chief Washakie, a Native American leader and warrior of the Shoshone tribe. The book chronicles his life from his early years as a young boy in the early 1800s, to his rise to power as a respected leader and warrior, and his eventual alliance with the United States government.The author provides a detailed account of Washakie's life, including his involvement in battles against rival tribes and his efforts to protect his people from the encroachment of white settlers. The book also explores Washakie's relationships with other notable figures of the time, including explorers and government officials.Through the story of Washakie, the book provides a glimpse into the history and culture of the Shoshone people, as well as the broader context of Native American relations with the United States government during the 19th century. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Native American history, Western expansion, and the struggles of indigenous peoples in the face of colonization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164488694
• ISBN13: 9781164488699
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"