One of many 20th Century reminiscences from the perspective of white soldiers, but includes many useful details that can be used to understand the relationship between the U.S. government and Native American nations, and how those relationships were understood sixty years later. Note that such reminiscences tend to be unfairly kind to their own and harsh to their enemies.

Another account related to the events above, with similar biases. Includes details regarding Native American life prior to the coming of the railroads.

Excellent general reference to the Ute Indians, and includes many details about their responses to railroads, especially the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad and the Denver, Northwestern, and Pacific Railroad.

In-depth history of railroads in the West. Includes numerous references regarding interactions between railroad companies and Native Americans.

General history of the personalities behind railroad expansion during the 19th century.

Includes references to Shoshone and Piute.

Series produced by the Smithsonian Institution. Volume 11 specifically covers the Great Basin region.

Many significant references to the conflicts (both physical and cultural) between Native American nations, tribes, and communities, and the corporations, armies, and U.S. government representatives. Includes numerous references to Native American responses to railroads.

Highly biased 1930s history of travel in America. Includes references to exploitative and cooperative experiences between railroads, the U.S. government, and Native America.