"Kamiakin Country is the story of Yakama Chief Kamiakin. Kamiakin was a highly-respected Native American leader. He led the tribes of the Pacific Northwest in an attempt stem the flow of Euro Americans into that region in the mid 19th century by peaceful means and by force of arms. Writer Jo N. Miles takes a close look at the events during that period and the leaders on both sides in the conflict"--Provided by publisher.
