In the late nineteenth century, a young Nez Perce girl relates how her people were driven off their land by the U.S. Army and forced to retreat north until their eventual surrender.

This Spur Award-winning novel tells of the 113 days in the summer of 1877 when Chief Joseph reluctantly led his people in a rear-guard action from the Nex Perce reservation in Oregon to Montanta, across more than 1,000 mile of trackless country. Here is the saga of loyalty and treachery, tragedy and triumph.

"The Nez Perce War of 1877 draws young John Seton, whose upbringing and ancestry cast him as an outsider in sharply contrasting worlds. His quest to find identity and place in the clash of cultures propels him on the historical 1200-mile Nez Perce march toward a last refuge in Canada"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the history of the Nez Perce people, originally from Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, discussing their communities and daily lives, and looking at how things changed for the tribe with the arrival of white settlers. Includes information about modern-day Nez Perce.

Presents a brief introduction to the Nez Perce Indians including information on their society, homes, food, clothing, crafts, and life today.

In 1764, Kaya greatly admires a courageous and kind young woman in her Nez Percé village and wants to be worthy of her respect. Includes historical notes on the winter activities of the Nez Percé Indians, including ceremonies and crafts.

Discusses the history, traditions, way of life, and future of the Nez Perce Indians.