Publisher's Synopsis
Life Among The Piutes: Their Wrongs And Claims is a non-fiction book written by Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins, a member of the Paiute tribe. The book was first published in 1883 and is considered to be one of the earliest autobiographical accounts of Native American life. In the book, Hopkins describes her experiences growing up among the Paiute people in Nevada and the injustices they faced at the hands of white settlers and the US government.Hopkins provides a detailed account of the traditional way of life of the Paiute people, including their customs, beliefs, and daily activities. She also describes the impact of European colonization on the Paiute people, including the loss of their land, the destruction of their way of life, and the forced assimilation into European culture.Throughout the book, Hopkins advocates for the rights of Native Americans and calls for the US government to recognize the sovereignty of Native American tribes and to honor the treaties that were made with them. She also highlights the contributions of Native Americans to American society and emphasizes the importance of preserving their culture and traditions.Overall, Life Among The Piutes: Their Wrongs And Claims is a powerful and insightful account of Native American life in the 19th century and remains an important work in the history of Native American literature.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1883 Edition.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.
