The Modoc War; Statement of Its Origin and Causes: Containing an Account of the Treaty, Copies of Petitions, and Official Correspondence (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Benton Odeneal

9780267854936: The Modoc War; Statement of Its Origin and Causes: Containing an Account of the Treaty, Copies of Petitions, and Official Correspondence (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267854935 ISBN 13: 9780267854936

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the origins of the Modoc War through official voices and historical context.

This nonfiction work gathers the emergence of hostilities, treaty details, petitions, and correspondence that shaped a pivotal frontier conflict.

This edition presents an account grounded in letters, statements, and government documents from the 1870s. It traces the debate over jurisdiction, negotiations, and the difficult efforts to manage peaceful removal and justice on the frontier.

Examines attitudes and policies that framed the conflict between settlers, the Modoc people, and federal authorities.
Includes the sequence of orders, responses, and strategic decisions that led to military action.
Shows how treaties, promises, and legal arguments influenced the course of events.
Provides primary-source material that reveals the complexities of governance on the American West frontier.

The book is ideal for readers of American history and readers seeking a focused view of this specific conflict and its origins.

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