Sarah Winnemucca (18441891) was one of the most influential and charismatic
Native American women in American history. Born near the Humboldt River Sink
in Nevada to a legendary family of Paiute leaders at a time when the
Paiutes¹ homeland and way of life were increasingly threatened by the influx
of Anglo settlers, Sarah later wrote that the white men ³came like a lion,
yes, like a roaring lion, and have continued so ever since.²
Read this very interesting article that highlights a personal narrative that
I can't believe I didn't learn in school. What other incredible stories are
left out of our community narratives?
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