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The Modoc War

The Modoc War

Brady, Cyrus Townsend

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Political Biographies20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162909994
ISBN13: 9781162909998
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 114
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Modoc War by Cyrus Townsend Brady is a historical non-fiction book that tells the story of the Modoc Indian tribe and their conflict with the United States government in the late 1800s. The book begins by providing background information on the Modoc tribe, their way of life, and their relationship with the American settlers. It then delves into the events that led to the Modoc War, including the forced relocation of the tribe to a reservation and the tensions that arose between the Modocs and the government officials.The book details the key figures involved in the conflict, including Modoc leaders such as Captain Jack and Kintpuash, and government officials like General Edward Canby and Indian Agent Alfred Meacham. It also describes the battles and skirmishes that took place, including the infamous Battle of Lost River and the assassination of General Canby.Throughout the book, Brady presents a balanced and unbiased account of the conflict, providing insight into the perspectives and motivations of both the Modocs and the government officials. He also explores the aftermath of the war, including the trial and execution of Kintpuash and the forced relocation of the remaining Modoc tribe members to Oklahoma.Overall, The Modoc War is a comprehensive and informative account of a little-known but significant conflict in American history. It sheds light on the complex and often tragic relationship between Native American tribes and the United States government, and provides a valuable perspective on the ongoing struggle for indigenous rights and sovereignty.THIS 114 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Northwestern Fights and Fighters, by Cyrus Townsend Brady. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766197190.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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