Unwritten History - Joaquin Miller

Unwritten History: Life Amongst The Modocs is a book written by Joaquin Miller in 1874. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences while living among the Modoc tribe in Northern California. Miller lived with the Modocs for several years and became intimately familiar with their culture, customs, and way of life. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Modoc life. Miller describes the Modoc's hunting and fishing practices, their religious beliefs, their social structure, and their interactions with other Native American tribes and white settlers. Throughout the book, Miller provides insights into the Modoc's struggles to maintain their way of life in the face of increasing encroachment by white settlers. He also highlights the injustices and atrocities committed against the Modocs by the US government, including the Modoc War of 1872-1873. Unwritten History: Life Amongst The Modocs is a fascinating and insightful account of a little-known chapter in American history. It provides a unique perspective on Native American culture and the challenges faced by indigenous peoples in the 19th century.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.

EAN: 9780548650080