Walkara, Hawk Of The Mountains.

PAUL BAILEY

Publication: Westernlore Press, 1954, Los Angeles

First edition. Cloth, 185pp., num. illus., biblio., index. Thoroughly researched and well-written, this fine work is the first biography of Walkara, an important War Chief of the Utes in the 1840's and 1850's. As a young man Walkara joined "Peg-Leg" Smith, Jim Beckwourth, and others on their notorious horse-stealing raids on the California ranchos. A fine, bright copy in dust jacket with light tanning to spine, else fine.

Inventory Number: 51746