Rare Nez Perce Joseph Indian Chief Antique Book 1881
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NEZ PERCE JOSEPH AN ACCOUNT OF HIS ANCESTORS, HIS LANDS, HIS CONFEDERATES,HIS ENEMIES, HIS MURDERS, HIS WAR,HIS PURSUIT AND CAPTURE By O.O. Howard Brig. Gen. USA BOSTONLEE AND SHEPARD PUBLISHERS1881 Joseph was chief of the Nez Perce, a Native American tribe of the Wallowa Valley in Northwest Oregon. In 1877 the Nez Pierce were ordered to a reservation, or special land reserved for Native Americans. The Nez Pierce refused to go. Instead, Chief Joseph tried to lead 800 of his people to Canada. Fighting the U.S. Army all along their 1100 mile journey, they crossed Idaho and Montana. They were trapped just forty miles from Canada. After a five-day fight, the remaining 431 remaining Nez Perce were beaten. It was then, on October 5, 1877 at Bears Paw, that Chief Joseph made his speech of surrender. The contents of the book include Joseph's Youth, Joseph the Nez Perce Chieftan, Joseph's own band, The first interview with Joseph, Joseph's Allies, Joseph's Murders, and much more. T are illustrations and maps inside the book. This book can be found on abebooks for up to $750. It measures 8" x 6" and t are 274 pages. The cover shows minor shelf wear and the hinges are starting to separate. The pages are all present and clean. This rare book is in good condition and will make a great addition to your collection. For more fine collectables,
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