Description:
Two Nez Perce historians offer a detailed examination of the relationship between Corps of Discovery explorers and a single tribe, investigating what Lewis and Clark knew or misunderstood regarding the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu), searching for clues about the hosts' reactions to the bearded strangers, and presenting rich Nez Perce oral tradition. Their careful re-evaluation reverses the historical lens to shed extraordinary new light on expedition events. Originally published by The Dakota Institute.
Brief description:
Following a long career in the private sector, Allen V. Pinkham moved back to the Nez Perce Reservation and dedicated himself to serving the public as a story-telling educator-author. He was on the Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee, the National Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Council, and the Board of Trustees for the National Museum of the American Indian.
Review Quotes:
"From the tiniest details to the widest understanding of events, this book tells the familiar story with a freshness and authenticity that sets it apart from the scores of others before it."
--Dr. Elliott West, Professor, University of Arkansas