This volume is one of a series of twenty-four from Time-Life Books that chronicles the history and culture of the Native Americans. The Mighty Chieftains profiles Native American leaders and the reasons why they rose to become prominent among their respective peoples. Lavishly illustrated photo essays explain the nature and responsibility of leadership in various Indian societies, the impressions of chiefs on their visits to Washington to meet the president, the astounding military strategy of Chief Joseph, and the wise decisions of Plenty Coups during the early reservation years. Detailed bibliographies and index are included.

Contents

1
Guardians of the People's Trust
6

2
Defenders of the Homelands
50

3
Champions of the Apache Cause
92

4
Patriots in the Western Wars
136

* Essays *

The Nature of Leadership
35
 Touring the Capital
82
 Chief Joseph's War
122
 The Emergence of a Chief Called Plenty Coups
168

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Collect all 24 volumes to complete the entire series!