Life Amongst The Modocs: Unwritten History is a book written by Joaquin Miller. It is a first-hand account of the Modoc War of 1872-1873, which took place in northeastern California and southern Oregon. The Modoc people, who had lived in the area for thousands of years, were forced onto a reservation in Oregon. However, tensions between the Modoc and the U.S. government led to a violent conflict.Miller, who was a poet and journalist, was living in the area at the time and became friends with some of the Modoc people. He ...
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Life Amongst The Modocs: Unwritten History is a book written by Joaquin Miller. It is a first-hand account of the Modoc War of 1872-1873, which took place in northeastern California and southern Oregon. The Modoc people, who had lived in the area for thousands of years, were forced onto a reservation in Oregon. However, tensions between the Modoc and the U.S. government led to a violent conflict.Miller, who was a poet and journalist, was living in the area at the time and became friends with some of the Modoc people. He witnessed the war and its aftermath, and his book provides a unique perspective on the conflict. Miller describes the Modoc people and their way of life, as well as the events leading up to the war and the battles themselves. He also discusses the aftermath of the war, including the trial and execution of Modoc leaders.Life Amongst The Modocs: Unwritten History is an important historical document, as it provides a firsthand account of a significant event in the history of the American West. It also sheds light on the experiences of the Modoc people, who are often overlooked in traditional histories of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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A bit flowery, I tend to skim the verbose passages, much like Bret Harte. Our very own Joaquin Miller and more of his own story. Good read for 1850.
Karla S
Nov 26, 2010
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