The Washo Indians (1917) - Paperback

by Samuel Alfred Barrett (Author)

The Washo Indians is a book written by Samuel Alfred Barrett in 1917. It is a comprehensive study of the Washo tribe, a Native American group that primarily inhabited the Sierra Nevada region of California and Nevada. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the Washo people's culture, history, language, and customs. The author draws on extensive research, including fieldwork and interviews with Washo elders, to provide a detailed account of their way of life, including their hunting and gathering practices, social organization, and religious beliefs. The book also includes a detailed analysis of the Washo language, which is a unique and complex linguistic system. Overall, The Washo Indians is an important historical document that offers valuable insights into the lives and traditions of one of the lesser-known Native American tribes of the American West.This scarce antiquarian book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.