Four of America's last great Indian leaders, from some of the most famous Native American tribes, are portrayed.
101. Chief Joseph & the Nez Perce Indians
When gold was discovered on the land of the Nez Perce, the U. S. Army forced many of its people onto a reservation. Chief Joseph outwitted the U.S. Army by leading some of his people on a famous chase, until there was nowhere else to run.
102. Crazy Horse & the Lakota Sioux Indians
From a young age, Crazy Horse was a famous warrior, but when his and Sitting Bull's bands wiped out Custer and his men at Little Big Horn, his fate was sealed. He was captured and killed by soldiers, but was secretly buried and is still venerated by his people.
103. Geronimo & the Apache Indians
The Apaches' ability to hide in the Chiricahua Mountains in Arizona had kept them free. A famous Medicine Man, Geronimo, and his band, stayed free long after American and Mexican invaders had defeated many of their tribe, but eventually he was captured and died in exile.
104. Quanah Parker & the Comanche Indians
Quanah Parker was born to a Comanche chief and his white wife, and for a while he led the Indians' fight against the early settlers. But, he then successfully adopted white ranchers' ways, living between two worlds and becoming famous in both.
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