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Nez Percé Chief Joseph
Chief Joseph led his people, the Nez Perce, on one of the greatest journeys in American History. In the early morning hours of June 17, 1877, hundreds of men, women, and children began a three-month journey flight for freedom. Along the way, they would battle enormous odds, fighting the U.S. Army and traveling 1700 miles over the difficult terrain of the Rockies and northern plains.
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Sifting fact from folklore, there titles in the Native American Chiefs and Warriors series introduce key Native American leaders during the time of westward expansion. After an overview of each leader's youth, including family life, vision quests, and warrior training, each book focuses on the U.S. governments infringement upon Native American land and how these leaders responded. Comanche Chief Quanah Parker tells how Quanah, the last Comanche chief, at first drew controversy for surrendering to the U.S. government and agreeing to live on a reservation. He later earned praise for effectively bridging both cultures. Oglala Lakota Chief Red Cloud recounts Red Cloud's fight to prevent whites from traveling along the Bozeman and Oregon Trails, his meeting with President Ulysses Grant, and his band's forced move to a reservation. Oglala Sioux Chief Crazy Horse describes Crazy Horse's success as a chief and warrior, particularly during the Battle of the Little Bighorn, and the resulting jealousy among other Sioux leaders that led to his contentious death. Seminole Chief Osceola explains the problems that arose when the U.S. acquired Florida and Osceola's resistance against the government's seizure of Seminole land. Accompanied by archival photos and reproductions, these well-balanced biographies encourage students to learn more about these unsung American figures., Booklist May 1, 2013
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