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The "Last Indian"
How a Yahi Indian called Ishi emerged from the North Californian wilderness in 1911.
In 1911, an American Indian called Ishi emerged from the North Californian forest after decades in hiding from Indian-hunters.
He is thought to be the last survivor from the Yahi tribe.
Ishi became a tourist attaction in San Francisco and many recordings were made of his stories and music.
Louise Hidalgo retraces Ishi's story.
PHOTO: Courtesy of the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, University of California.
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