Joseph, Chief (Indian name: Hinmaton-Yalaktit) (1840-1904) - American
Indian chief of the Nez Perce tribe of Idaho. Chief Joseph and his tribe
were defeated and captured in 1877 by Colonel Nelson A. Miles.
I Will Fight No More Forever (1877) - This is Chief Joseph's Surrender
Speech rendered into verse. Opening lines: I am tired of fighting. / Our
chiefs are killed. ...
