The Flight Of The Nez Perce

MARK H BROWN

Publication: GP Putnam's Sons, 1967, New York

First edition. Cloth, 480pp., illustrated with 7 maps, extensive bibliography, index. A thoroughly researched and well-written history of the Nez Perce War. "Provoked by bad treaties and bitter memories, in 1877 a few Nez Perce raided homesteads in Idaho and killed their inhabitants. The raid quickly escalated into a series of skirmishes, and at last involved Chief Joseph and the ablest Nez Perce warriors in a prolonged chase by the army for over a thousand miles through Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. The band of Nez Perce astonished military experts by their tactical ingenuity, swift maneuvers, daring, and endurance. By the time the chase concluded, barely forty miles from the Canadian border, the Nez Perce had left behind a record of heroic sacrifices, spectacular escapes, and incredible courage." A fine copy in bright dust jacket with very slight wear at base of spine. Type-written copy of errata laid-in. Signed presentation to Texas book dealer, Ray Walton.

Inventory Number: 52493