Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

"This richly illustrated and fascinating book explores the complex and diverse Shoshone people. Shoshone history and culture--past and present--is explored through an examination of the people and places that impacted the Shoshone, while language, ritual, and folklore tell the tale of a spiritual people. The Shoshone are deeply protective of their lands, from their earliest battles with the Mormons to later political activism to thwart nuclear testing. Readers will come away with a deep appreciation for the Shoshone way of life"--Provided by the publisher.