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The Resource Saga of Chief Joseph, Helen Addison Howard ; new introduction by Nicole Tonkovich ; maps and illustrations by George D. McGrath

Saga of Chief Joseph, Helen Addison Howard ; new introduction by Nicole Tonkovich ; maps and illustrations by George D. McGrath

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"In "Saga of Chief Joseph," Helen Addison Howard has written the definitive biography of the great Nez Perce chief, a diplomat among warriors. In times of war and peace, Chief Joseph exhibited gifts of the first rank as a leader for peace and tribal liberty. Following his people's internment in Indian Territory in 1877, Chief Joseph secured their release in 1885 and led them back to their home country. Fiercely principled, he never abandoned his quest to have his country, the Wallowa Valley, returned to its rightful owners. The struggle of the Nez Perces for the freedom they considered paramount in life constitutes one of the most dramatic episodes in Indian history. This completely revised edition of the author's 1941 version (titled War Chief Joseph) presents in exciting detail the full story of Chief Joseph, with a reevaluation of the five bands engaged in the Nez Perce War, told from the Indian, the white military, and the settler points of view. Especially valuable is the reappraisal, based on significant new material from Indian sources, of Joseph as a war leader. The new introduction by Nicole Tonkovich explores the continuing relevance of Chief Joseph and the lasting significance of Howard's work during the era of Angie Debo, Alice Marriott, and Muriel H. Wright."--Provided by publisher
Language
eng
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Edition
Bison classic edition.
Extent
xxv, 380 pages
Note
Originally published: War Chief Joseph. Caldwell, Idaho : Caxton Printers, 1941
Contents
  • Prologue
  • Early history
  • The Valley of Winding Waters
  • The coming of the missionaries
  • Thunder-rolling-in-the-mountains
  • Treaty history
  • The council smoke of 1855
  • War in the Columbia Basin
  • 1856-58
  • The Treaty of 1863
  • The Tah-mah-ne-wes beckons
  • The earth-mother drinks blood
  • The Council at Fort Lapwai
  • 1877
  • Chief white bird's murders
  • The military campaign of 1877
  • The settlers prepare for war
  • The Battle of White Bird Canyon
  • The skirmish at Cottonwood
  • The Battle of the Clearwater
  • The march over the Lolo Trail
  • The affair at "Fort Fizzle"
  • The Battle of the Big Hole
  • The Camas Meadows Raid
  • The attack on the Cowan and Weikert parties
  • The Battle of Canyon Creek
  • The Skirmish at Cow Island
  • Battle of the Bearpaw Mountains
  • Joseph's surrender
  • Later history
  • Prisoners of war
  • "Somebody has got our horses"
  • Return from exile
  • The trail to the setting sun
  • Appendix 1: Genealogy chart
  • Appendix 2: Sidelights
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9781496200587
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Saga of Chief Joseph
Title
Saga of Chief Joseph
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Helen Addison Howard ; new introduction by Nicole Tonkovich ; maps and illustrations by George D. McGrath
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eng
Summary
"In "Saga of Chief Joseph," Helen Addison Howard has written the definitive biography of the great Nez Perce chief, a diplomat among warriors. In times of war and peace, Chief Joseph exhibited gifts of the first rank as a leader for peace and tribal liberty. Following his people's internment in Indian Territory in 1877, Chief Joseph secured their release in 1885 and led them back to their home country. Fiercely principled, he never abandoned his quest to have his country, the Wallowa Valley, returned to its rightful owners. The struggle of the Nez Perces for the freedom they considered paramount in life constitutes one of the most dramatic episodes in Indian history. This completely revised edition of the author's 1941 version (titled War Chief Joseph) presents in exciting detail the full story of Chief Joseph, with a reevaluation of the five bands engaged in the Nez Perce War, told from the Indian, the white military, and the settler points of view. Especially valuable is the reappraisal, based on significant new material from Indian sources, of Joseph as a war leader. The new introduction by Nicole Tonkovich explores the continuing relevance of Chief Joseph and the lasting significance of Howard's work during the era of Angie Debo, Alice Marriott, and Muriel H. Wright."--Provided by publisher
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individual biography
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10613734
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Howard, Helen Addison
Dewey number
  • 979.004/9741240092
  • B
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government publication of a state province territory dependency etc
Illustrations
  • illustrations
  • maps
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
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bibliography
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  • Tonkovich, Nicole
  • McGrath, George D.
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  • Joseph
  • Joseph
  • Indian Wars (Nez Percé : 1877)
  • Nez Percé Indians
  • Nez Percé Indians
  • Nez Percé Indians
  • Nez Percé Indians
  • HISTORY / Native American
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Bison Classic Edition
Label
Saga of Chief Joseph, Helen Addison Howard ; new introduction by Nicole Tonkovich ; maps and illustrations by George D. McGrath
Instantiates
Publication
Note
Originally published: War Chief Joseph. Caldwell, Idaho : Caxton Printers, 1941
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Prologue -- Early history -- The Valley of Winding Waters -- The coming of the missionaries -- Thunder-rolling-in-the-mountains -- Treaty history -- The council smoke of 1855 -- War in the Columbia Basin -- 1856-58 -- The Treaty of 1863 -- The Tah-mah-ne-wes beckons -- The earth-mother drinks blood -- The Council at Fort Lapwai -- 1877 -- Chief white bird's murders -- The military campaign of 1877 -- The settlers prepare for war -- The Battle of White Bird Canyon -- The skirmish at Cottonwood -- The Battle of the Clearwater -- The march over the Lolo Trail -- The affair at "Fort Fizzle" -- The Battle of the Big Hole -- The Camas Meadows Raid -- The attack on the Cowan and Weikert parties -- The Battle of Canyon Creek -- The Skirmish at Cow Island -- Battle of the Bearpaw Mountains -- Joseph's surrender -- Later history -- Prisoners of war -- "Somebody has got our horses" -- Return from exile -- The trail to the setting sun -- Appendix 1: Genealogy chart -- Appendix 2: Sidelights
Control code
1902798
Dimensions
23 cm
Edition
Bison classic edition.
Extent
xxv, 380 pages
Isbn
9781496200587
Lccn
2017033955
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations, map
System control number
  • (Sirsi) i9781496200587
  • (OCoLC)983822664
Label
Saga of Chief Joseph, Helen Addison Howard ; new introduction by Nicole Tonkovich ; maps and illustrations by George D. McGrath
Publication
Note
Originally published: War Chief Joseph. Caldwell, Idaho : Caxton Printers, 1941
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Prologue -- Early history -- The Valley of Winding Waters -- The coming of the missionaries -- Thunder-rolling-in-the-mountains -- Treaty history -- The council smoke of 1855 -- War in the Columbia Basin -- 1856-58 -- The Treaty of 1863 -- The Tah-mah-ne-wes beckons -- The earth-mother drinks blood -- The Council at Fort Lapwai -- 1877 -- Chief white bird's murders -- The military campaign of 1877 -- The settlers prepare for war -- The Battle of White Bird Canyon -- The skirmish at Cottonwood -- The Battle of the Clearwater -- The march over the Lolo Trail -- The affair at "Fort Fizzle" -- The Battle of the Big Hole -- The Camas Meadows Raid -- The attack on the Cowan and Weikert parties -- The Battle of Canyon Creek -- The Skirmish at Cow Island -- Battle of the Bearpaw Mountains -- Joseph's surrender -- Later history -- Prisoners of war -- "Somebody has got our horses" -- Return from exile -- The trail to the setting sun -- Appendix 1: Genealogy chart -- Appendix 2: Sidelights
Control code
1902798
Dimensions
23 cm
Edition
Bison classic edition.
Extent
xxv, 380 pages
Isbn
9781496200587
Lccn
2017033955
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations, map
System control number
  • (Sirsi) i9781496200587
  • (OCoLC)983822664

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