Native Nations, Ancient Paths: The True Story of the Oregon Trail

Previously

…Tolo’s heart ached. He had done all he could to secure a future for his people, to navigate the treacherous currents of this encroaching world. He had offered peace, understanding, and a partnership. But the weight of the U.S. government, a distant but powerful force, pressed down upon their fragile accord. He sensed, with a clarity that chilled him to the bone, that the ink on their agreement was still wet, and already, the shadows of broken promises were gathering. The peace they had negotiated was a precarious dance, and Tolo feared they were leading their people onto a precipice.