May 7, 2003

‘SHOSHONI PONY’ EXPLORES 
USE OF HORSES IN EARLY 
AMERICAN WEST

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A new book by historian Carol MacGregor presents a colorful story for young people that explains the importance of the horse to Native Americans. Published by Caxton Press, Shoshoni Pony (hardcover, 32 pages in full color, $15.95) also explores how the Shoshoni tribe helped Lewis and Clark in their journey across the continent. Vivid color artwork by Dick Lee illustrates many aspects of Indian life and the tribe’s meeting with members of the Lewis and Clark expedition. MacGregor, an Idaho native, has owned, trained and loved horses all her life. She serves as an adjunct professor of history at Boise State University and lectures on the American West for the Idaho Humanities Council speakers bureau. Lee has taught courses in illustration at Montgomery College in Rockville, Md., and cartooning at Boise State University. His artwork has appeared in such publications as the Washington Post and National Geographic Magazine. -30- Contact Carol MacGregor Department of history 208 426-1255 Media Contact Kathleen Craven communications and marketing 208 426-3275

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