Orem Library

Hidden in the shadow cast by the great western expeditions of Lewis and Clark lies another journey every bit as poignant, every bit as dramatic, and every bit as essential to an understanding of who we are as a nation -- the 1,800-mile journey made by Chief Joseph and eight hundred Nez Perce men, women, and children from their homelands in what is now eastern Oregon through the most difficult, mountainous country in western America to the high, wintry...

From the very beginning of his long and illustrious career, Will Henry wrote from the Native American viewpoint with authenticity and compassion. This volume collects two of his finest short novels, each focused on the American Indian. The title novel ?nds a band of Mandan Indians facing the harshest winter in their history, while having to deal with an unscrupulous medicine man. Lapwai Winter is set in Northeastern Oregon at the time of Chief Joseph...

Biographical portraits of twenty-nine individuals who fought for human rights.

Profiles Native Americans who had significant impact on the histories of their own nations, and in the history of the United States and Canada, through their roles as interpreters, guides, warriors, and peacemakers.

An anthology of fifty biographical portraits of key American figures shows how their accomplishments transcended their own time to resonate throughout history and shape the United States today.

Great Indian leaders: In the late 19th century, four native Americans emerged to protect their people and culture. Crazy Horse, "Sacred Warrior of the Lakota," refused to bring his people into submission. Chief Joseph, "Guardian of the Nez Perce, " led his people on a 1700 mile flight from the U.S. Army. Geronimo, "Brillant Medicine Man of the Apaches, " used his powers to vanish and reappear, confounding pursuers. Quanah Parker, "Last Chief of the...