The Life of Chief Joseph
In The Life of Chief Joseph readers encounter the story of the Nez Perce leader Chief Joseph and the events leading up to his now-famous declaration: "From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever."

Alan E. Grey weaves a historically accurate biography full of colorful stories gleaned from careful research, telling a fascinating tale and offering the reader a thorough history of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce war. Grey captures the spirit of this remarkable leader, from his youth through the struggles of his final years. Young readers and adults alike will both enjoy and learn from this riveting account of one of the most significant American Indian figures of the nineteenth century.

Alan E. Grey has graduate degrees in chemistry and has worked as a chemist for most of his adult life. Since retirement, he has followed his lifelong interest in western history. He is the author of The Life of Kit Carson (available in a Bison Books edition).
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The Life of Chief Joseph
In The Life of Chief Joseph readers encounter the story of the Nez Perce leader Chief Joseph and the events leading up to his now-famous declaration: "From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever."

Alan E. Grey weaves a historically accurate biography full of colorful stories gleaned from careful research, telling a fascinating tale and offering the reader a thorough history of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce war. Grey captures the spirit of this remarkable leader, from his youth through the struggles of his final years. Young readers and adults alike will both enjoy and learn from this riveting account of one of the most significant American Indian figures of the nineteenth century.

Alan E. Grey has graduate degrees in chemistry and has worked as a chemist for most of his adult life. Since retirement, he has followed his lifelong interest in western history. He is the author of The Life of Kit Carson (available in a Bison Books edition).
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The Life of Chief Joseph

The Life of Chief Joseph

by Alan E. Grey
The Life of Chief Joseph

The Life of Chief Joseph

by Alan E. Grey

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In The Life of Chief Joseph readers encounter the story of the Nez Perce leader Chief Joseph and the events leading up to his now-famous declaration: "From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever."

Alan E. Grey weaves a historically accurate biography full of colorful stories gleaned from careful research, telling a fascinating tale and offering the reader a thorough history of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce war. Grey captures the spirit of this remarkable leader, from his youth through the struggles of his final years. Young readers and adults alike will both enjoy and learn from this riveting account of one of the most significant American Indian figures of the nineteenth century.

Alan E. Grey has graduate degrees in chemistry and has worked as a chemist for most of his adult life. Since retirement, he has followed his lifelong interest in western history. He is the author of The Life of Kit Carson (available in a Bison Books edition).

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780803269347
Publisher: UNP - Bison Books
Publication date: 05/01/2014
Pages: 176
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Alan E. Grey has graduate degrees in chemistry and has worked as a chemist for most of his adult life. Since retirement, he has followed his lifelong interest in western history. He is the author of The Life of Kit Carson (available in a Bison Books edition).

Table of Contents

1 Start of the Nez Perce Discontent 1

2 Trip to Fort Walla Walla 7

3 The Treaty of 1855 19

4 Years of Turmoil 36

5 Young Chief Joseph 46

6 Start of the Nez Perce War 59

7 Escape to the Clearwater 68

8 Trail to Montana 80

9 Battle at the Big Hole Basin 89

10 Escape to Yellowstone Park 100

11 Passage Through Yellowstone Park 110

12 Trail Across Montana 120

13 Final Battle at Bears Paw Mountain 132

Epilogue 144

Chapter Notes 158

Errata 162

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