In The Life of Chief Joseph readers encounter the story of the Nez Perce leader Chief Joseph and the events leading up to his now-famous declaration: “From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever.”


Alan E. Grey weaves a historically accurate biography full of colorful stories gleaned from careful research, telling a fascinating tale and offering the reader a thorough history of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce war. Grey captures the spirit of this remarkable leader, from his youth through the struggles of his final years. Young readers and adults alike will both enjoy and learn from this riveting account of one of the most significant American Indian figures of the nineteenth century.