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Life of Alfred B. Meacham: Together with His Lecture, the Tragedy of the Lava Beds (1883)

Life of Alfred B. Meacham: Together with His Lecture, the Tragedy of the Lava Beds (1883)

Bland, Thomas Augustus

Hardcover

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesRegional: Pacific Northwest

ISBN10: 116220110X
ISBN13: 9781162201108
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 84
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Alfred B. Meacham: Together with His Lecture, The Tragedy of the Lava Beds is a biographical book written by Thomas Augustus Bland in 1883. The book tells the story of Alfred B. Meacham, a prominent figure in the history of the American West. Meacham was a lawyer, journalist, and Indian agent who played a key role in the Modoc War of 1872-73.The book begins with a brief overview of Meacham's early life, including his education and early career as a lawyer. It then goes on to detail his work as an Indian agent, including his efforts to negotiate treaties with various Native American tribes. The book also covers Meacham's involvement in the Modoc War, including his efforts to negotiate a peaceful settlement between the Modoc tribe and the U.S. government.In addition to the biographical material, the book also includes Meacham's lecture, The Tragedy of the Lava Beds. This lecture, which Meacham delivered in 1876, is a detailed account of the Modoc War and its aftermath. It provides a firsthand perspective on the conflict and sheds light on the complex social and political issues that contributed to it.Overall, The Life of Alfred B. Meacham is a fascinating and informative book that offers a unique perspective on the history of the American West. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Modoc War, Native American history, or the life of one of the West's most intriguing figures.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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