August 1805
We liked the Shoshones. They were attractive, but somewhat thin because of the lack of food (only eating berries and roots). They dressed in the most beautiful clothing ~ deerskin decorated with beads and shells. Some had fur on their shoulder and others wore robes from animal hides. The scary part was the scalps worn from the Indians boots. They were probably from enemies in war. All in all they were friendly and kind. Old Toby, who knew how to get over the hills, and new there was no Northwest Passage was probably the most unique of the group. It was an interesting time working with the Shoshones when climbing the mountain (such as them eating like aggressively when we shot a deer). Old Toby was strong and quite brave for his age. He even gave a large share of his food to the Captains dog when food was very scarce. Quite a man I’d say.
Shoshone woman.
We liked the Shoshones. They were attractive, but somewhat thin because of the lack of food (only eating berries and roots). They dressed in the most beautiful clothing ~ deerskin decorated with beads and shells. Some had fur on their shoulder and others wore robes from animal hides. The scary part was the scalps worn from the Indians boots. They were probably from enemies in war. All in all they were friendly and kind. Old Toby, who knew how to get over the hills, and new there was no Northwest Passage was probably the most unique of the group. It was an interesting time working with the Shoshones when climbing the mountain (such as them eating like aggressively when we shot a deer). Old Toby was strong and quite brave for his age. He even gave a large share of his food to the Captains dog when food was very scarce. Quite a man I’d say.
Shoshone woman.
Girls elk tooth dress. Yellow ochered shoulders, elk teeth ornaments, buckskin, wool stroud at neck.
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