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Sarah Winnemucca : northern Paiute writer and diplomat / by Ellen Scordato ; senior consulting editor, W. David Baird.

Scordato, Ellen. (Author). Baird, W. David. (Added Author).

Summary:

Discusses the life of the Paiute woman who became known for her outspoken criticism of the government's mistreatment of her people in the late nineteenth century.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0791017109
  • ISBN: 9780791017104
  • Physical Description: 127 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : Chelsea House, c1992.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 124) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
On Indian leadership by W. David Baird -- Sarah takes the stage -- Paiute childhood -- Two worlds clash -- "I want your protection" -- Beginning again -- Bannock war -- In the public forum -- Looking to the next generation -- Chronology -- Further reading -- Index.
Subject:
Hopkins, Sarah Winnemucca, 1844?-1891 > Juvenile literature.
Paiute Indians > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Paiute Indians > History > Juvenile literature.
Indians of North America > Biography.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lummi Library YA BIO HOPK SCOR 1992 241571 YA Available -