WA SHE SHU: A Washo Tribal History [SOLD]

WA SHE SHU: A Washo Tribal History

Jo Ann Nevers

Published by Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, Reno

Hardcover, first edition 1976, 120 pages, illustrated with maps and historic photographs

CONTENTS

Wa She Shu E Deh (Washo Lands)

Geh Sha (Washo Life)

Weh Hai Ge Ge A (Washo Traditions)

Da Gashu Weti (White Faces)

The Destruction of the Land

The Pine Nut Lands

The Twentieth Century

INTRODUCTION

“The complete history of the Washo remains to be researched and written.  This book, written partially from interviews with knowledgeable tribal members, tries to show our way of life before the white man came.  Many distinct features help to make up our culture; gifted basketmakers, the wisdom of long-preserved legends, and the traditional way of life are only a few of these.  With this background, the reader can better understand the devastating impact white civilization had on our people.  We were a peaceful people who never fought the whites and were granted no treaty.  After the white men took our lands, we struggled to preserve our way of life.”

Condition: new condition