Status
Available
Genres
Publication
New York : Random House
Description
A narrative poem based upon the heroic life of the great chief of the Nez Perce Indians, is told partly in the first person by Joseph, partly in the voice of the poet.
User reviews
LibraryThing member avogl
It was interesting to read the story of Chief Joseph in poem form.
LibraryThing member m.belljackson
CHIEF JOSEPH of the NEZ PERCE stands as a heartbreaking wonder.
"Some read, remembered, Felt their hearts stir."
Deep thank you to author Robert Penn Warren for caring.
And, deep shock to William Tecumseh Sherman, hero of the American Civil War,
for his betrayal of Chief Joseph and his people, for his
Warren's profanity jarring...out of place...and unwelcome.
"Some read, remembered, Felt their hearts stir."
Deep thank you to author Robert Penn Warren for caring.
And, deep shock to William Tecumseh Sherman, hero of the American Civil War,
for his betrayal of Chief Joseph and his people, for his
Show More
betrayal of his name.Warren's profanity jarring...out of place...and unwelcome.
Show Less