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"Hidden in the shadow cast by the great western expeditions of Lewis and Clark lies another journey every bit as poignant, every bit as dramatic, and every bit as essential to an understanding of who we are as a nation -- the 1,800-mile journey made by Chief Joseph and eight hundred Nez Perce men, women, and children from their homelands in what is now eastern Oregon through the most difficult, mountainous country in western America to the high, wintry...
6) Golden Sun
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Follows Golden Sun, an Appaloosa horse, through several seasons as Little Turtle, a Nez Perce boy, raises and trains him then takes him along on a vision quest in hopes of saving his friend Pale Moon from serious illness.
7) Chief Joseph
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Chronicles the life of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce tribe, detailing his childhood, his efforts to work with the U.S. government and to protect his people, and his legacy. Includes photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.
9) Nez Perce
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This book introduces young readers to the Nez Perce people, their traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing and more, their contact with Europeans, and how the Nez Perce are keeping their culture alive today. Includes a map of their homelands, photographs and illustrations, and a glossary.
10) The Nez Perce
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Provides an introduction to the history, culture, customs, and life today for the Nez Perce Native Americans.
12) Murder at the mission: a frontier killing, its legacy of lies, and the taking of the American West
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"The New York Times bestselling author of Escape From Camp 14 returns with the riveting and revealing story of one of the most persistent "alternative facts" in American history: the story of a missionary, a tribe, a massacre, and a myth that shaped the American West In 1836, two missionaries and their wives were among the first Americans to cross the Rockies by covered wagon on what would become the Oregon Trail. Dr. Marcus Whitman and Reverend Henry...
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Kaya's Nez Perce people are known for their skill with horses, and Kaya hopes to become the best horsewoman in the village. But after accepting a foolish challenge that puts her brothers in danger, Kaya earns a punishment and an insulting nickname. Kaya is inspired by a brave young woman in her village, and is determined to make better choices. Will Kaya prove that she can change--and lose that horrible nickname?
14) Bone necklace
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In the summer of 1877, the bedraggled remains of the Nez Percé tribe took on the U.S. Army and, despite being badly outnumbered and outgunned, emerged victorious. Inspired by true events, Bone Necklace captures the intensity, violence, and unexpected conclusion of America's final "Indian War," told from the perspectives of a Nez Percé warrior, an Idaho militiaman, and an English painter who gets caught up in the violence. Combining heart-thumping...