People of the Shining Mountains: The Utes of Colorado

by Charles S. Marsh

Called the "Blue Sky People" by other tribes, the Ute Indians once occupied a vast domain including Colorado. This journalistic study gives the general history of the Utes, their tribal origins, relations with neighboring tribes, religious beliefs, and customs.

Genres: Native American, History, Nonfiction

200 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1982

Reviews

[James Crabtree · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recently visited the area of Colorado where the Utes once roamed free and was fascinated by some of the stories I heard there. I got this book to learn more about this tribe and I was not disappointed. It talks about the tribe's history, both before and after initial contact with the United States government, as well as their culture and relationship with other tribes of the west. I really enjoyed learning about these fascinating people.

[River James · Rating 3 out of 5]

Compared to something like the Book of the Navajo, well, there's your 3 stars.

[SouthWestZippy · Rating 1 out of 5]

I did not finish this book.