The white Indian boy : $b The story of Uncle Nick among the Shoshones

"The White Indian Boy: The Story of Uncle Nick Among the Shoshones" by E. N. Wilson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book explores the experiences of Uncle Nick Wilson, a white boy adopted by the Shoshone tribe during his early years, allowing readers to glimpse into the life of Native American culture and the struggles faced during the westward expansion in the United States. The narrative promises to provide a mix of adventure, personal anecdotes, and historical context surrounding Indigenous tribes and pioneer life. The opening of the book introduces Uncle Nick, a pioneer who resides in Wyoming, and provides insight into his character and life history. The reader learns about the hardships of life on the frontier, particularly concerning interactions with Native American tribes. It recounts how Uncle Nick's life experiences, detailed through storytelling, form the basis of the book’s narrative. The narrative is personal, recounting events such as encounters with both friendly and hostile Indian tribes, and touching on themes of coexistence, learning, and cultural exchange. Uncle Nick's recounting of days filled with adventure and challenges provides an engaging introduction to his journey among the Shoshones. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Elijah Nicholas Wilson was known as "Yagaiki" when among the Shoshones, and in his later years as "Uncle Nick" when entertaining young children with his adventurous exploits. He was a Mormon American pioneer, childhood runaway, "adopted" brother of Shoshone Chief Washakie, Pony Express rider for the Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Company, stagecoach driver for Ben Holloday's Overland Stage, blacksmith, prison guard, farmer, Mormon bishop, prison inmate, carpenter/cabinet maker, fiddler, trader, trapper, and "frontier doctor".