A well researched and accurate novel which vividly recreates and illuminates the conflicts between whites and Native Americans. An Indian-hating soldier and a woman of the Modoc tribe are thrust together by a powerful spiritual force, as they try to stop the war between the tribe and the American government.
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A well researched and accurate novel which vividly recreates and illuminates the conflicts between whites and Native Americans. An Indian-hating soldier and a woman of the Modoc tribe are thrust together by a powerful spiritual force, as they try to stop the war between the tribe and the American government.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Size: 9x6x1; We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! 031286096x American first edition, first printing. Published by Forge in 1996. Contains numberline 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. Virtually no wear to jacket. Jacket is NOT price clipped. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. No tears or creases. The book itself is in Fine condition with no bumps or marks. The binding is straight and tight. NO remainder mark. Oversize and heavy items may require additional postage.
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Good. Good Ships From Canada 352 Pages From Publishers Weekly: In yet another western romance about whites and Indians in America's Northwest, Munn (Daughter of the Forest) compresses the saga of white settlement and Indian dislocation into a tale of star-crossed lovers The Modoc War of 1872-73 along the Oregon-California border is the setting as Luash, a beautiful young Modoc woman and the niece of the Modoc chief, Captain Jack, finds romance with young Army officer Jed Britton Fiercely proud of her heritage, Luash fervently hates the white man and draws her strength from the Eagle, her spirit guide Touted as a tough, veteran Indian fighter, Jed is sent by General Custer to assist in the subjugation of the Modocs While Luash is strong and certain, Jed comes across as fearful and indecisive, a weak and unlikely hero As Captain Jack leads a spirited defense against the Army's sloppy attempts to dislodge the Modocs from their traditional lands, Jed and Luash meet secretly throughout the sie.
