Books matching: nez perce war
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Save:'Thunder in the Mountains: Chief Joseph, Oliver Otis Howard, and the Nez Perce War' by Daniel J. Sharfstein delves into the history of the Nez Perce tribe and their interactions with the U.S. government during the post-Civil War era. Through detailed research and personal accounts, the author paints a vivid picture of the struggles faced by Chief Joseph and his people as they fought to maintain their freedom and way of life. The writing style captures the reader's attention by presenting a compelling narrative that sheds light on one of the darkest chapters of American history.
IT WAS LATE AFTERNOON WHEN OTIS AND LIZZIE HOWARD AND their seven children took one last ride through Washington, DC. They went two and a half miles straight south, a short and steady descent from the... The Dying Grass by William T. Vollmann is a novel that delves into the Nez Perce War, chronicling the battles, pursuits, and preparations of real-life protagonists Chief Joseph I and General O.O. Howard. The writing style of the book is described as a revolutionary orthography with nested indentations on the page, creating a unique reading experience that immerses the reader in the moment itself. The book is praised for its epic prose poem format, capturing moments of self-reflection, fantasies, and calumnies of the characters involved in the war.
The President-elect advances into the Senate chamber and delivers his inaugural address (a saddlebag full of salt pork): The permanent pacification of the country upon such principles and by such meas...
