I Will Fight No More Forever Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce War [Mass Market Paperback] Beal, Merrill D.

Description

1975 Fourth printing. Paperback cover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks and stains, and bending. Spine has significant reading creases and wear. Pages have some marks but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-worn copy of Merrill D. Beal’s “I Will Fight No More Forever” offers a poignant window into a pivotal moment in American history. Published in 1963, the book chronicles the Nez Perce War of 1877, a tragic conflict that saw Chief Joseph and his tribe forcibly removed from their ancestral lands in the Pacific Northwest. Beal’s meticulously researched account brings to life the courage and resilience of the Nez Perce people, as well as the complex web of tensions and misunderstandings that fueled the clash with the U.S. government. While the book’s physical condition reflects its age and frequent readership, the text within remains a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of Native American resistance. For collectors and readers alike, this edition offers a tangible link to a crucial chapter in the nation’s past, one that continues to resonate in discussions of indigenous rights and the ongoing struggle for justice and reconciliation.