The white Indian boy : The story of Uncle Nick among the Shoshones by Wilson
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"The White Indian Boy: The Story of Uncle Nick Among the Shoshones" by E. N. Wilson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book explores the experiences of Uncle Nick Wilson, a white boy adopted by the Shoshone tribe during his early years, allowing readers to glimpse into the life of Native American culture and the struggles faced during the westward expansion in the United States. The narrative
promises to provide a mix of adventure, personal anecdotes, and historical context surrounding Indigenous tribes and pioneer life. The opening of the book introduces Uncle Nick, a pioneer who resides in Wyoming, and provides insight into his character and life history. The reader learns about the hardships of life on the frontier, particularly concerning interactions with Native American tribes. It recounts how Uncle Nick's life experiences, detailed through storytelling, form the basis of the book’s narrative. The narrative is personal, recounting events such as encounters with both friendly and hostile Indian tribes, and touching on themes of coexistence, learning, and cultural exchange. Uncle Nick's recounting of days filled with adventure and challenges provides an engaging introduction to his journey among the Shoshones. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wilson, Elijah Nicholas, 1842-1915 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Driggs, Howard R. (Howard Roscoe), 1873-1963 |
| Illustrator | Wilson, F. N. (Frederick N.), 1876-1961 |
| Title | The white Indian boy : The story of Uncle Nick among the Shoshones |
| Original Publication | Yonkers-on-Hudson: World Book Company, 1919. |
| Note | Originally published as Among the Shoshones. |
| Credits | Carla Foust, Terry Jeffress and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F721: United States local history: Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Wyoming |
| Subject | Pioneers -- Wyoming -- Biography |
| Subject | Wyoming -- Biography |
| Subject | Shoshoni Indians |
| Subject | Wilson, Elijah Nicholas, 1842-1915 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72101 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72101-9 |
| Release Date | Nov 12, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 580 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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