Publisher's Synopsis
Life Among The Piutes: Their Wrongs And Claims is a non-fiction book written by Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins, a Native American woman who was born into the Paiute tribe in Nevada in the mid-19th century. The book provides an autobiographical account of Hopkins' life as a member of the Paiute tribe, as well as a detailed description of the tribe's culture and history.Throughout the book, Hopkins describes the injustices and mistreatment that her people have suffered at the hands of white settlers and the US government. She discusses the impact of the gold rush on Paiute lands and resources, the forced relocation of the tribe to reservations, and the devastating effects of disease and starvation on her people.Hopkins also highlights the resilience and strength of the Paiute people, describing their traditional way of life and their deep connection to the land. She shares stories of her own experiences, including her education at a boarding school and her work as an interpreter for the US army during the Bannock War.Overall, Life Among The Piutes: Their Wrongs And Claims is a powerful and insightful account of the history and culture of the Paiute people, as well as an important critique of the injustices that they have faced. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American history and culture.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.
