268 pp. Edited by Mrs. Horace Mann. (8vo) 18.5x12 cm. (7½X4¾"), original brown cloth, gilt-lettered spine. First Edition.

One of the most important nineteenth century Nevada books, telling of the relationship of Indians to the white man from the earliest times to the date of publication, from the Indian point of view, and appealing for help for the Paiute people from white domination. Paher notes "extensive information about pre-white northern Paiute culture, the types of foods, marriage and other social practices, as well as political leadership. The author championed her people; her book was among the first by an Indian who had grown up in primitive life. The first edition is very scarce." Graff 1950; Paher 888; Rader 1927; Smith 4618. With the signature of noted collector and bibliographer W[ilberforce] Eames and a note in his hand, "The author is a native Piute", on front free endpaper.