Shoshone History And Culture

History and Culture of the Boise Shoshone and Bannock Indians

The Bear River Massacre

A history of the Bear River Massacre by the current Chief of the Northwestern Shoshone Band.

The Shoshone

Before European explorers arrived in the Americas, the Shoshone lived in present-day Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, California, and Nevada. Readers of this accessible history will appreciate learning what everyday life was like for this nomadic people and how western expansion in the United States changed that way of life forever. They'll follow the Shoshone onto reservations and into modern times, discovering how they've kept their vibrant culture alive. Historic images and fact boxes enhance the curriculum-supporting content.