Kestrel Country Podcast
All about the people, places, and events around the Palouse. Hosted by Mike and Kathryn Church.
Kestrel Country Podcast
10. Dr. Chris Schlect - Local History of the Nez Perce
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Mike & Kathryn Church
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Season 1
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Episode 10
Dr. Chris Schlect joins us and discusses the history of the Nez Perce.
"On the tours that I lead, I point to petroglyphs on the snake river that are as old as the Great Pyramid of Cheops."
Dr. Schlect received a BA in history from WSU, an MA in history from the U of I, and a Ph. D in history from WSU.
He is a Fellow of History at New Saint Andrews College and has served as a ranger for the US National Park Service.
Book Recommendations;
The Last Indian War by Elliott West
The Nez Perce Indians and the Opening of the Northwest by Alvin Josephy