Saga of Chief Joseph
by Helen Addison Howard
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Pub Date Dec 01 2017 | Archive Date Dec 14 2017
University of Nebraska Press | Bison Books
Description
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.
Advance Praise
“A priceless contribution.”—Los Angeles Times
“A stirring and dramatic biography of a great man.”—Montreal Star
“This work . . . is a standard in the field.”—CHOICE Books for College Libraries
“A priceless contribution.”—Los Angeles Times
“A stirring and dramatic biography of a great man.”—Montreal Star
“This work . . . is a standard in the field.”—CHOICE Books for College Libraries
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781496200587 |
| PRICE | $19.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 408 |
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Donna B, Educator
In this revised edition written by Helen Addison Howard in 1941, the reader is treated to a biography of Chief Joseph and a chronicle of the five bands of the Nez Perce people. Chief Joseph was a master statesman of the Nez Perce in times of war and peace. His true love of the Nez Perce lands and his people led him to constantly strive for dignity and honesty in his pursuit to have his people live on their native land in peace. This addition includes some interesting new material that gives new insight into Chief Joseph as a leader I've long had an obsession of reading truthful accounts detailing Native American people in the 1800's. This book was interesting and I really enjoyed learning things about this era of American History and the Nez Perce people.
Saga of Chief Joseph, Bison Classic Edition by Helen Addison Howard will be available December 1, 2017 from Bison Books, an imprint of the University of Nebraska Press. An egalley of this book was made available by the publisher in exchange for a honest review.
Kelly S, Reviewer
I enjoyed this book immensely. It didn't take me long to go through it, though, which was disappointing but certainly not enough to knock down the star rating. History is important and Chief Joseph's surrender, and the events leading up to it, is an important piece of American history. Too much is lost in translation, buried beneath years of dust and failed memories, but books like this bring the truth back into the light so that future generations can learn.
The writing and history within the book is an A+ as far as I'm concerned. Easy enough for middle school children to understand but more than interesting enough for adult readers, too.
However, I don't feel like there was enough of the story included. I feel there were things left out that could have been added within the book.
Pat L, Reviewer
A revised edition from the author's own book about Chief Joesph of the Nez Perce. How he fought for his people yet they were still moved from their land and when released from jail he still fought to go back to where his ancestors came from. A truly sad but important book.
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