The Adventures Of Captain Bonneville By Washington Irving

























































































































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In August and September, these Indians keep along the rivers,
where they catch and dry great quantities of salmon; which - Page 306
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In August And September, These Indians Keep Along The Rivers, Where They Catch And Dry Great Quantities Of Salmon; Which, While They Last, Are Their Principal Food.

In the winter, they congregate in villages formed of comfortable huts, or lodges, covered with mats.

They are generally clad in deer skins, or woollens, and extremely well armed. Above all, they are celebrated for owning great numbers of horses; which they mark, and then suffer to range in droves in their most fertile plains. These horses are principally of the pony breed; but remarkably stout and long-winded. They are brought in great numbers to the establishments of the Hudson's Bay Company, and sold for a mere trifle.

Such is the account given by Captain Bonneville of the Nez Perces; who, if not viewed by him with too partial an eye, are certainly among the gentlest, and least barbarous people of these remote wildernesses. They invariably signified to him their earnest wish that an American post might be established among them; and repeatedly declared that they would trade with Americans, in preference to any other people.

Captain Bonneville had intended to remain some time in this neighborhood, to form an acquaintance with the natives, and to collect information, and establish connections that might be advantageous in the way of trade. The delays, however, which he had experienced on his journey, obliged him to shorten his sojourn, and to set off as soon as possible, so as to reach the rendezvous at the Portneuf at the appointed time.

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