In the woods in southern Oregon, a man quietly stalks a deer. The summer weather is brutally hot and he sweats profusely. The man is careful to avoid making any sort of noise and is weary not to let his game out of sight. The deer stops in a small clearing and it is the [...]
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The Modocs – History and Culture of the Modocs (Part 1)
Posted in 19th Century, American History, Indians, Modocs, tagged American West, Captain Jack, History, Indians, Modocs, Native Americans on May 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Modocs – Introduction
Posted in 19th Century, American History, Indians, Modocs, tagged Captain Jack, History, Indians, Modocs on May 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Well, I tell you what I will do. I give you twenty-five head of ponies if you take my place today, as you say Heaven is such a nice place. Because I do not like to go right now.” These were the words of the Modoc chief Keintpoos – or “Captain Jack” as he was [...]
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