Chief Joseph & the Flight of the Nez Perce

In this compelling audiobook, Kent Nerburn recounts the poignant 1,800-mile journey of Chief Joseph and 800 Nez Perce tribespeople as they seek freedom from their eastern Oregon homeland. Delving into four years of research and extensive travel, Nerburn explores the transformative events surrounding their surrender and the complexities of Joseph's character, illustrating how he became a symbol of the noble Indian myth while striving to return his people home. The narrative also highlights the Nez Perce's exile in Bismarck, North Dakota, and their eventual return to the Northwest, offering a profound understanding of their resilience and struggle.