Let Me Be Free: The Nez Perce Tragedy

Let Me Be Free: The Nez Perce Tragedy
ISBN-10
080613190X
ISBN-13
9780806131900
Category
History
Pages
403
Language
English
Published
1999
Publisher
University of Oklahoma Press
Author
David Sievert Lavender

Description

Recounts the desperate attempt of Chief Joseph and his Nez Perce Indians of Idaho to elude annihilation by the U.S. Cavalry by escaping to Canada.

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