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Author
Publisher
Caxton Press
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
The Owyhee region of southwest Idaho is one of the truly unique areas in the continental United States. About 10,000 people inhabit this high desert, geographically larger than the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Natives, settlers and miners battled for control of the Owyhees during the 19th century. Today Owyhee Country contains some of the most spectacular, pristine canyonlands in the United States.
Author
Publisher
By Common Consent Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Even though the Bear River Massacre was a defining event in the history of the Northwest Band of the Shoshone, in Parry's retelling the massacre did not trap his people in death, but offered them rebirth. While never flinching from the realities of Latter-day Saint encroachment on Shoshone land and the racial ramifications of America's spread westward, Parry offers messages of hope. As storyteller for his people, Parry brings the full weight of Shoshone...
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