Unwritten History

Unwritten History: Life Amongst The Modocs is a book written by Joaquin Miller and published in 1874. The book is a memoir of Miller's experiences living with the Modoc tribe in the late 19th century. Miller was a poet and writer who spent time with the Modoc tribe in northern California and southern Oregon. The book provides a detailed account of the Modoc way of life, their customs, and their struggles with the US government. Miller describes the Modoc's resistance to relocation to a reservation and their eventual conflict with the US Army, which resulted in the Modoc War of 1872-1873. Miller's writing is poetic and vivid, providing a unique perspective on the Modoc people and their history. He also includes anecdotes about his personal interactions with the Modoc people, including his friendships with some of the tribe's leaders. Overall, Unwritten History: Life Amongst The Modocs is an important historical document that sheds light on the experiences of the Modoc people and their interactions with the US government during a tumultuous period in American history.This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.