Chief Joseph

(In mut too yah lat lat )

1840–1904

Led Nez Perces in a resistance against the encroachment of white settlers. Finally surrendered.

Other Resources


Story Links
Book Links
Joseph's Nez Perces and the Story of the Poncas  in  Indian History for Young Folks  by  Francis S. Drake
Indian Wars  in  Indian History for Young Folks  by  Francis S. Drake
Chief Joseph  in  Indian Heroes and the Great Chieftains  by  Charles A. Eastman
Great War Chief Joseph of the Nez Perces  in  Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known  by  Oliver Otis Howard
Chief Joseph Goes to War  in  Boy's Book of Indian Warriors  by  Edwin L. Sabin


Image Links


Joseph, the Nez Perce Warrior
 in Indian History for Young Folks

Chief Joseph in full costume
 in Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known

A portrait of Chief Joseph on birch bark
 in Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known

General Howard and his good friend, Chief Joseph
 in Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known

Chief Joseph
 in Boy's Book of Indian Warriors