A History of Utah's American Indians [Hardcover]

Forrest S. Cuch (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2000

In this volume, the editor and authos endeavor to write the history of Utah's first residents from an Indian perspective. An introductory chapter provides an overview of Utah's American Indians and a concluding chapter summarizes the issues and concerns of contemporary Indians and their leaders. Chapters on each of the six tribes look at origin stories, religion, politics, education, folkways, family life, social activities, economic issues, and important events.

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About the Author

Forrest S. Cuch, the editor of this book, was born and raised on the Uintah and Ouray Ute Indian Reservation in northeastern Utah. Since October 1997 he has been director of the Utah Division of Indian Affairs.

This book includes chapters by David Begay, Dennis Defa, Clifford Duncan, Ronald Holt, Nancy Maryboy, Robert McPherson, Mae Perry, Gary Tom, and Mary Jane Yazzie.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 414 pages
• Publisher: Utah State Univ Pr; First Edition edition (November 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0913738484
• ISBN-13: 978-0913738481
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,170,078 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An impressive, comprehensive historical survey, January 24, 2001

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This review is from: A History of Utah's American Indians (Hardcover)

A History Of Utah's American Indians is an impressive, comprehensive historical survey of Native American inhabitants of Utah, including six Native American tribes recognized as official entities and residing within Utah's boundaries. These include the Northwestern Shoshone, the Goshutes, the Paiutes, the Utes, the White Mesa Utes, and the Navhaos (Dine). Each tribe has its own government, while individual Tribe members are also citizens of Utah and the United States. The numerous contributors cover such issues as origin stories, religion, politics, education, folkways, family life, social activities, economic issues, important events, migration, interaction with whites and among themselves, war, trade, intermarriage, common threats and challenges. Of special note is the introductory chapter providing an overview of Utah's Native Americans and the concluding chapter summarizing the issues and concerns of contemporary Native Americans and their tribal leaders. A History Of Utah's American Indians is a remarkable and very welcome contribution to Native American studies and supplemental reading lists.