Paiute Princess: The Story of Sarah Winnemucca

by Deborah Kogan Ray

Book Overview

Born into the Northern Paiute tribe of Nevada in 1844, Sarah Winnemucca straddled two cultures: the traditional life of her people, and the modern ways of her grandfather's white friends. Sarah was smart and good at languages, so she was able to link the worlds. As she became older, this made her a great leader. Sarah used condemning letters, fiery speeches, and her autobiography, Life Among the Piutes, to provide detailed accounts of her people's...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374398976
• ISBN13: 9780374398972
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.1" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7