Chief Pocatello (Idaho Yesterdays) [Paperback]

Brigham D. Madsen (Author)

Book Description

Series: Idaho Yesterdays | Publication Date: January 1, 1986

Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for the University of Idaho Press

Dedicated to a people who faced starvation and destitution as white emigrating settlers continued to flock through his homeland, Pocatello was committed to preserving the life of his people. Even as game and land resources were severely depleted, he sought little other than to provide for his Shoshoni tribe.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Brigham D. Madsen is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Utah. A popular author and historian, he is also the author of The Bannock of Idaho.

Product Details

• Paperback: 142 pages
• Publisher: Caxton Press (January 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 089301222X
• ISBN-13: 978-0893012229
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,014,584 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Real Pocatello, August 27, 2001

By 

Blah (New York, New York) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Chief Pocatello (Idaho Yesterdays) (Paperback)

Madsen(the foremost authority on the Shoshoni and Bannock Indians of Idaho and Utah) here gives us a portrait of the real Chief. According to Madsen, Pocatello was simply a Chief who was interested in feeding his people and making peace with the white man. While it is true that Pocatello led many raids on wagon trains most notable at Massacre Rock, Madsen says that he was credited with many more raids than he was actually involved in. Madsen also sets for the many fanciful tales that the anti-Pocatello media attributed to him. But the thing that Pocatello is most famous for is the small Idaho town that has his name.

5.0 out of 5 stars Author debunks fact from fiction, June 8, 2011

By 

Suezy L. Proctor (Kent, WA USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Chief Pocatello (Idaho Yesterdays) (Paperback)

My husband and I are posibly moving to Pocatello ID and wanted to learn more about the area's history. The story of Chief Pocatello was a compelling read and certainly changed my perception of this notorious chief. The author does an excellent job of debunking fact from fiction.

Now when we look at the map of the area, the names of the towns, rivers, lakes and mountains mean something diferent alltogether.

Brigham Madson is an incredible author. This book is well researched and documented, and includes maps and photographs.