Ishi in Two Worlds

A Biography of the Last Wild Indian in North America

Pages: 262
Published: 1962
Language: English

Synopsis

This book tells the incredible true story of Ishi, the last survivor of the Yahi people. After living in isolation for years, he emerged from the wilderness in 1911 and became a subject of fascination. Ishi's life became a bridge between two worlds as he shared his language, culture, and skills with anthropologists, ensuring his people's legacy would not be forgotten.