Legend of Dry River — Susan Horsnell

This book is a Western focusing on a mystery from the past When young archaeology student, Mitchell, discovers some unusual items, while digging up a paddock, he believes it could be a major find. Following his instinct, Mitchell risks his job and refuses to dig any further until Professor Phinneus Groves, the most respected archaeologist from the university gives him the all clear. Will the find be significant? Go back in time, to the early 19th Century and discover the Legend of a tribe of Native American Indians.