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On account of the treaty made by the other bands of the Nez Perces, the white men claimed my lands.”

From The New Yorker • Feb. 6, 2019

It was the saddest duty he had ever performed, Wood said, and he had never lost his respect for the fighting qualities of the Nez Perces.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

The Nez Perces, with gestures and the few words that were understood by Mul-tal-la, said the horses of their visitors would be found at the place described.

From Deerfoot in The Mountains by Davis, John Steeple

The Nez Perces rode off on their horses, with Whirlwind in the lead.

From Deerfoot in The Mountains by Davis, John Steeple

Before Deerfoot brought his glass into use he had recognized the horsemen as Nez Perces.

From Deerfoot in The Mountains by Davis, John Steeple