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The White Indian Boy: The Story of Uncle Nick Among the Shoshones

The White Indian Boy: The Story of Uncle Nick Among the Shoshones

Wilson, E. N.
Driggs, Howard R.

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ISBN10: 1163199524
ISBN13: 9781163199527
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 236
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The White Indian Boy: The Story of Uncle Nick Among the Shoshones is a novel written by E. N. Wilson. The book tells the story of a young boy named Nick, who is captured by the Shoshone tribe and raised as one of their own. Nick, who is white, is initially afraid and confused by his new surroundings, but he soon learns to adapt to the Shoshone way of life. The novel is set in the late 1800s, a time when tensions between Native Americans and white settlers were high. Nick's experiences with the Shoshone people offer a unique perspective on this tumultuous period in American history. Throughout the book, Nick is mentored by an elder Shoshone man named Old Coyote, who teaches him about the tribe's customs and traditions. Nick also forms close relationships with other members of the tribe, including a young girl named Yellow Bird. As Nick grows older, he begins to feel torn between his loyalty to the Shoshone people and his desire to reconnect with his white heritage. The novel explores themes of identity, cultural assimilation, and the complexities of intercultural relationships. Overall, The White Indian Boy: The Story of Uncle Nick Among the Shoshones is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the history of Native Americans and their interactions with white settlers.1919. Illustrated with drawings by F. N. Wilson. This is the true story of Uncle Nick Wilson. He was a man who not only lived part of his life with the Shoshone Indians but rode for the Pony Express. Wilson, Wyoming is named after him.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.

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