The Nez Perce (Watts Library)

Traditionally, the Nez Perce lived in areas of what are Idaho, Washington, and Oregon today. In the early 1800s, the Nez Perce helped the explorers Lewis and Clark on their journey to the West. In the years that followed, the Nez Perce faced many challenges from missionaries, settlers, U.S. government officials, and others who were interested in changing their culture or taking their land. This book explores the history, traditions, and beliefs of this people as well as a glimpse into the life of the Nez Perce today. Book jacket.Sharlene Nelson is the author of 'The Nez Perce (Watts Library)', published 2003 under ISBN 9780531121696 and ISBN 0531121690.