THE MODOCS AND THEIR WAR
Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1959. Hardcover. 12 illustrations, with a map. Second printing (except for three dozen copies sent out in advance, the first printing was entirely destroyed in a fire). "Along the shores of Tule Lake in northern California, in the fall of 1872 three small bands of Modoc Indians joined forces to hold off more than a thousand United States soldiers and settlers trying to dislodge them from their ancient refuge in the lava beds. In these caves and crevasses, which the army called "The Stronghold," the 160-odd Indians, led by Captain Jack, fought five battles and several skirmishes against the whites, inflicting more casualties on their enemies than their own total strength." Original yellow cloth binding, with red and black stamping. A strip of offsetting to the front endpaper. Some general minor shelfwear to the dust jacket; otherwise very good. Very Good / Very Good. Item #57686
Price: $40.00