Gould (Shoshoni language specialist, Idaho State U.) and Loether (anthropology, Idaho State U.) provide an introduction to the Shoshoni language, focusing primarily on the dialects spoken on or around the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in southeastern Idaho. The first chapter addresses pronunciation and how to write the language. Each subsequent chapter includes two dialogues based on real life scenarios, with accompanying vocabulary, grammar, and language and culture notes. Readers are encouraged to purchase a companion set of audio tapes. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)