Indian Depredations in Utah

Utah's rich and diverse history is well-documented in Peter Gottfredson's classic "Indian Depredations in Utah." The book provides a firsthand account of the tragic Utah Black Hawk War, which took place from 1847 to 1872. This conflict is a significant chapter in the history of the American Frontier, illustrating the clash of cultures and the struggle for land and resources.

Peter vividly describes Mormon colonialism and the devastation of Native American Tribes, particularly the Shoshone-Timpanogos of the Great Basin. Peter, who was a friend of Black Hawk and about the same age, was known by the Timpanogos as the "Sheep Captain" due to his occupation of herding sheep and his close association with the Timpanogos Tribe during the Indian war years in the 1860s.

Gottfredson's book was first published in 1919 by Skelton Publishing Co. in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is considered a cornerstone in the annals of Utah's history, highlighting its historical importance.