Chipeta: Ute Peacemaker

by Cynthia S. Becker

Book Overview

Chipeta was the wife, confidant, and advisor to Chief Ouray of the Tabeguache band of Ute Indians in the mountain regions of Colorado. After Ouray's death in 1880, Chipeta continued as a leader of her people through times of challenge and hardship until her death in 1924. Chipeta was respected as a wise woman by both Utes and non-Indian people.

Cynthia Becker is co-author with David Smith of Chipeta: Queen...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0865410917
• ISBN13: 9780865410916
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Filter Press
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7