The Nez Perce Indians (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428623637)

The Nez Perce Indians by Herbert J. Spinden is a comprehensive account of the history, culture, and way of life of the Nez Perce people. The book begins with an overview of the Nez Perce's traditional territory in the Pacific Northwest and their interactions with European explorers and settlers. It then delves into the tribe's social organization, religious beliefs, and daily life, including their hunting and fishing practices, agriculture, and trade.Spinden also explores the Nez Perce's interactions with other Native American tribes, particularly their alliances and conflicts with the Blackfoot, Crow, and Sioux. The book also covers the tribe's involvement in the fur trade and their eventual displacement onto reservations.One of the most significant events in Nez Perce history was their resistance to forced removal from their ancestral lands in 1877, which culminated in a 1,200-mile journey towards Canada that became known as the Nez Perce War. Spinden provides a detailed account of this conflict, including the leadership of Chief Joseph and the battles that took place along the way.Overall, The Nez Perce Indians is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of this important Native American tribe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Herbert J. Spinden
ISBN-10: 1428623639
ISBN-13: 9781428623637
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/08/2006
Pages: 124
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d