Finding Chief Kamiakin

by Scheuerman, Richard D.

• ISBN13: 9780874222975
• ISBN10: 0874222974
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-10-23
• Publisher: Washington State Univ Pr

Summary

The arrival of unprecedented numbers of Oregon Trail immigrants stirred a cataclysmic upheaval that placed native peoples¿ retention of lands and their ancient customs in jeopardy. On May 29, 1855, the Walla Walla Treaty Council commenced and two weeks later, Chief Kamiakin signed the Yakima Treaty of 1855 with great reluctance. He also resolved to resist threats to his people¿s freedoms and transgressions on their lifeways. "Finding Chief Kamiakin" is his saga.

Table of Contents

Rocks that Glisten	p. 5
A Highly Desirable Field	p. 23
Peace and Friendship	p. 35
Common Cause	p. 43
Forests Must Fall	p. 55
Lake of Fire	p. 69
Home in the Hills	p. 91
Deceived and Deserted	p. 103
Salmon Out of Water	p. 115
Travois on the Trail	p. 125
Artists and Authors	p. 137
Rivers Rise	p. 145
The Essence of Life	p. 153
Epilogue	p. 173
Family Lineages	p. 177
Chapter Notes	p. 184
Bibliography	p. 191
Index	p. 197
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