Yosemite Legends

In this richly illustrated collection, the ancient voices of Yosemite’s valleys awaken, telling the story of the Ah‑wah‑nee‑chees, a fierce people who first claimed the rugged canyon as their home. Their world is painted in vivid strokes of hunting camps, thunder‑rolling rivers, and towering cliffs, while powerful spirits—like the great grizzly Yo‑sem‑i‑te and the wind‑howling Po‑ho‑no— loom over every tale.

The narrative follows the tribe’s rise, their tragic fall under a vengeful Great Spirit, and the desperate flight of the survivors into surrounding lands. Amid the haunting silence that follows, a lone chief’s son, Ten‑ie‑ya, learns of his heritage and feels the pull to reclaim the lost valley. His journey across forgotten trails hints at a new chapter for the Ah‑wah‑nee‑chees, promising daring deeds and the rekindling of ancient bonds with the land.