Cries from the Earth : The Outbreak of the Nez Perce War and the Battle of White Bird Canyon June 17, 1877 ( The Plainsmen Series ) - Softcover

Johnston, Terry C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312969074 ISBN 13: 9780312969073

Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks, 1999

Synopsis

Cries from the Earth
Terry C. Johnston

By mid-1877, trouble in the Northwest is brewing like a foul broth. Ill will is growing between white settlers and the Non-Treaty bands of the Nez Perce. The American government is forcing the Indians from their homelands onto the reservation. Many go quietly, thinking more about their families than of the pride of their warriors. But for a few holdouts, there's no room for compromise. Their history, their heritage and their ancestors are buried beneath that land. Although severely outnumbered and outgunned, a few brave warriors will heed the call of...CRIES FROM THE EARTH.

About this title

From the Publisher:

"The author's attention to detail and authenticity, coupled with his ability to spin a darned good yarn, makes it easy to see why Johnston is today's best-selling frontier novelist. He's one of a handful that truly knows the territory." --Chicago Tribune

From the Back Cover:

No one captures the glory, adventure, and drama of the courageous men and women who tamed the American West like award-winning, bestselling author Terry C. Johnston. His Plainsmen series brims with colorful characters, fierce battles, and compelling historical lore.

CRIES FROM THE EARTH

By mid-1877, trouble in the Northwest is brewing like a foul broth. Ill will is growing between white settlers and the Non-Treaty bands of the Nez Perce. The American government is forcing the Indians from their homelands onto the reservation. Many go quietly, thinking more about their families than of the pride of their warriors. But for a few holdouts, there's no room for compromise. Their history, their heritage, and their ancestors are buried beneath that land. Although severely outnumbered and outgunned, a few brave warriors will fight the good fight...

"Johnston spin[s] a darned good yarn."―Chicago Tribune

About this edition

• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0312969074
• ISBN 13: 9780312969073
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 480