nez perce? indians

Chronicles the life of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Indians, discussing his interactions with Lewis and Clark, his reaction to the white settlers changing his tribe's way of life, his efforts to help his people through the loss of their land and freedom, and the myths that surround his life.

A brief biography of the Indian chief who is best known for his military retreat of 1877.

In the late nineteenth century, a young Nez Perce? girl relates how her people were driven off their land by the U.S. Army and forced to retreat north until their eventual surrender.

Kaya is overjoyed that her sister, Speaking Rain, has returned; however, she is still saddened that she will never see her beloved horse, Steps High.

In the late nineteenth century, a young Nez Perce girl relates how her people were driven off their land by the U.S. Army and forced to retreat north until their eventual surrender.

In 1765, the arrival of an injured stranger from another tribe, traveling alone and apparently unable to speak, arouses suspicion in Kaya's Nez Perce? village. Includes glossary and historical notes on the Nez Perce? Indians.