THE NEZ PERCE INDIANS AND THE OPENING OF THE NORTHWEST.

New Haven: Yale University Press, 1965. xx,705,[18]pp. Index. Color frontis. Illustrations. Photographs. Maps (11). Bibliography. Notes. Green cloth with title in gilt on spine. First edition. Small (approx. 1/8”) area of fading along the perimeter of the spine and a previous owner’s tasteful book plate on the front pastedown, else, fine. The dust jacket exhibits slight edgewear and light chipping at the spine ends with an area (approx. 1” x 1 ½”) area where it appears a label was removed, overall, very good-. Howard Fleming: “The work is a must for every student of the West or the American Indian. It should long be the standard in the field.” New York Times Book Review: “The fullest account of the tribes epic struggle to preserve their identity.” California Historical Society Quarterly: “A must for every student of the west or of the American Indian. It should long be the standard in the field.” This is a comprehensive history of the Nez Perce Indians from their first contact with Lewis and Clark in 1805 to Cief Joseph’s surrender in 1877. It examines the impact of the fur traders, missionaries, white settlers, and discovery of gold on Nez Perce lands. Additionally, it describes their religious practices, social structure and attachment to Mother Earth. The book includes biographies of the various chiefs who lead the tribe throughout its history.