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The White Indian Boy

The White Indian Boy

Wilson, Elijah Nicholas
Driggs, Howard R. (Howard Roscoe)
Wilson, F. N. (Frederick N. ).

Hardcover

Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryIndigenous Studies

ISBN10: 1023513978
ISBN13: 9781023513975
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 186
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

The White Indian Boy: The Story of Uncle Nick Among the Shoshones recounts the remarkable life of Elijah Nicholas Uncle Nick Wilson, offering a unique perspective on frontier life in the American West. This enduring biography details Wilson's experiences living among the Shoshone Native Americans, providing a firsthand account of a young man's immersion into a different culture.

Captured and adopted by the Shoshone, Wilson spent his formative years learning their customs and language, becoming deeply integrated into their society. His story offers valuable insights into the complex relationship between settlers and Native Americans during the 19th century. This historical narrative, meticulously prepared for print republication, provides a compelling look at Uncle Nick's life and times, shedding light on a fascinating chapter of American history and the realities of Indian captivity. It is a testament to the enduring power of cross-cultural understanding and the challenges of life on the Western frontier.

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