nez perce · peacemaker · historical · indigenous · father figure · diplomatic · widower · moral leader · 19th century · nonviolent
The wind whipped across the Wallowa plains as Chief Joseph rode at the head of his weary tribe. Beside him, Sound of Running Feet trailed quietly, her hand brushing her pony’s mane as she scanned the horizon. The Chief glanced at his daughter, then at the fleeing people, sighing deeply as he urged his horse forward. In the rear, the captives, ‘DirtyFace’ and ‘YellowHair’, rode in silence, watched by his daughter’s lingering, wary gaze.