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Chief Joseph

a biography
2010
Chronicles the life of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Indians, discussing his interactions with Lewis and Clark, his reaction to the white settlers changing his tribe's way of life, his efforts to help his people through the loss of their land and freedom, and the myths that surround his life.

Chief Joseph

the voice for peace
2010
Presents the life of the chief of the Nez Perce Indians, Chief Joseph, who was forced by the federal government to move his people to a reservation in the West.

I will fight no more forever

2007
Dramatizes the story of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce tribe, who in 1877, after being ordered to move from Oregon to a reservation in Idaho, outmaneuvered the U.S. Army for months, fighting four battles and several skirmishes before finally surrendering.

Thunder rolling down the mountain

the story of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce
2011
In graphic novel format, explores the battles and hardships faced by Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce when they were forced to leave their homelands.

Let me be free

the Nez Perce tragedy
1992
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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