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Paperback. Condizione: Good. The Modoc fought the U.S. Army in what would be the most expensive Indian conflict in American history. The hostilities were fierce, bloody, and unjust. In this riveting narrative, Modoc warriors, army foot soldiers, and cavalry officers share their stories. Spirit in the Rock captures the war's dramatic battles, betrayals, and devastating end, but also delves into its underlying causes and the secret schemes by the Applegate family and others to seize Modoc ancestral territory. In addition, the account illuminates ways Native American traditions and spirituality influenced events.For generations, the Modoc homelands, along what is now the California-Oregon border, provided abundant water and food sources. Indigenous families migrated seasonally throughout the region until large numbers of immigrants began to arrive. As the population of settlers increased, disputes over native lands intensified. By April 1870, the Modoc were forced to live on a crowded, distant reservation with their rivals, the Klamath. Led by a charismatic young chief called Captain Jack, they fled to their original Lost River village and refused to return. Despite ongoing peace negotiations, the cavalry launched a surprise attack just before dawn on November 29, 1872. The stunned band awoke to chaos. Survivors escaped to a natural stone citadel--nearby lava beds--and that stark landscape became the setting for the 1873 Modoc War.…

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paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The Modoc fought the U.S. Army in what would be the most expensive Indian conflict in American history. The hostilities were fierce, bloody, and unjust. In this riveting narrative, Modoc warriors, army foot soldiers, and cavalry officers share their stories. Spirit in the Rock captures the war's dramatic battles, betrayals, and devastating end, but also delves into its underlying causes and the secret schemes by the Applegate family and others to seize Modoc ancestral territory. In addition, the account illuminates ways Native American traditions and spirituality influenced events.For generations, the Modoc homelands, along what is now the California-Oregon border, provided abundant water and food sources. Indigenous families migrated seasonally throughout the region until large numbers of immigrants began to arrive. As the population of settlers increased, disputes over native lands intensified. By April 1870, the Modoc were forced to live on a crowded, distant reservation with their rivals, the Klamath. Led by a charismatic young chief called Captain Jack, they fled to their original Lost River village and refused to return. Despite ongoing peace negotiations, the cavalry launched a surprise attack just before dawn on November 29, 1872. The stunned band awoke to chaos. Survivors escaped to a natural stone citadel--nearby lava beds--and that stark landscape became the setting for the 1873 Modoc War.…

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Pulp Apocalypse This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

Soft cover. Condizione: FINE+, Near New. Third Edition by Publisher. 351 pages. >>>"Rounding up a herd of wild longhorns deep inside war-torn Mexico." Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. Jim Matheuse Painted Cover (illustratore). Book.

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paperback. Condizione: Fine. First Edition. Fine copy. clphE.

Condizione: New. paperback 100% of proceeds go to charity! Item is brand new and never used.

Audible Audio Edition. Condizione: Good. Ex-Library: contains identifying library markings but withdrawn from circulation.

Condizione: New. Brand New.

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Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: Near Fine. First printing, 2017, near fine paperback shows some light shelf and trace wear, else tight and clean. 318 pages with illustrations in black & white and color. Still a pleasing copy of this well regarded look at the Modoc war.

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The Modoc fought the U.S. Army in what would be the most expensive Indian conflict in American history. The hostilities were fierce, bloody, and unjust. In this riveting narrative, Modoc warriors, army foot soldiers, and cavalry officers share their stories. Spirit in the Rock captures the war's dramatic battles, betrayals, and devastating end, but also delves into its underlying causes and the secret schemes by the Applegate family and others to seize Modoc ancestral territory. In addition, the account illuminates ways Native American traditions and spirituality influenced events.For generations, the Modoc homelands, along what is now the California-Oregon border, provided abundant water and food sources. Indigenous families migrated seasonally throughout the region until large numbers of immigrants began to arrive. As the population of settlers increased, disputes over native lands intensified. By April 1870, the Modoc were forced to live on a crowded, distant reservation with their rivals, the Klamath. Led by a charismatic young chief called Captain Jack, they fled to their original Lost River village and refused to return. Despite ongoing peace negotiations, the cavalry launched a surprise attack just before dawn on November 29, 1872. The stunned band awoke to chaos. Survivors escaped to a natural stone citadel--nearby lava beds--and that stark landscape became the setting for the 1873 Modoc War. Fought amid lava beds, the 1873 Modoc War was fierce, bloody, and unjust. This riveting narrative captures the conflict's dramatic battles, betrayals, and devastating end. It also explores underlying causes and secret schemes to seize Modoc ancestral territory. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Très bon. Couverture différente. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Very good. Different cover. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.

Condizione: New. 2017. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . .

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 318 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. 2017. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 318 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st printing ; 383 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. ; ISBN: 0806966947 (pbk.); 9780806966946 (pbk.) LCCN: 87-33674 ; LC: TT203.5; Dewey: 684/.083 ; OCLC: 17353982 ; color photographic stiff paper wrappers ; ex-lib, stamps, label ; "Hundreds of before-you-buy tips and how-to-use techniques for dozens of jigs, bits, aids, and devices, with 800 photos and draftsman drawings. Includes dozens of jig inventions. Bonus: plans for the ultimate router table." "The latest in router usage and technology.neatly illustrated."--Booklist. "The best.a gold-mine."--Popular Woodworking. ; "Spielman is the leading author on woodworking throughout the world with over 65 books published. He has taught high school and vocational wodworking in Wisconsin public schools for 27 years. He has also owned and operated a wood product manufacturing company for 20 years." ; Contents : Bits -- Bit developments and innovations -- Bit quality -- Selecting bits -- Special router bits -- Safety -- Matching bits and routers -- Safety devices -- Commercial aids and devices -- Routing aids -- Commercial aids and services -- Routing aids -- Commercial mortising and tenoning jigs -- The precision dowel maker -- Dovetail jigs -- Commercial router machines -- The joint-matic -- The multi-router -- Ryobi radial-arm-saw / router -- The mill-route machine -- Mini-Max mitre-joining system -- Overarm pin routers -- Router tables -- Shop-made jigs, fixtures, and useful devices -- Making special router bases -- Straight-cutting guides -- Adjustable square / rectangle guide -- Circle- and oval-routing jigs -- Joint-making jigs -- Plunger-router boring jigs -- Jigs for letter-carving and wood signs -- Miscellaneous jigs and techniques -- Vacuum pumps, clamps and templates -- The ultimate router table -- The basic router/shaper table -- SPecial fences and guides -- Vacuum cluck and swivel chuck -- Horizontal ajoint-making attachment -- Swinging and tilting overarm router -- Inverted pin-routing attachment -- Metric equivalency chart ; nicks to front covers, else VG. Book.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Modoc fought the U.S. Army in what would be the most expensive Indian conflict in American history. The hostilities were fierce, bloody, and unjust. In this riveting narrative, Modoc warriors, army foot soldiers, and cavalry officers share their stories. Spirit in the Rock captures the war's dramatic battles, betrayals, and devastating end, but also delves into its underlying causes and the secret schemes by the Applegate family and others to seize Modoc ancestral territory. In addition, the account illuminates ways Native American traditions and spirituality influenced events.For generations, the Modoc homelands, along what is now the California-Oregon border, provided abundant water and food sources. Indigenous families migrated seasonally throughout the region until large numbers of immigrants began to arrive. As the population of settlers increased, disputes over native lands intensified. By April 1870, the Modoc were forced to live on a crowded, distant reservation with their rivals, the Klamath. Led by a charismatic young chief called Captain Jack, they fled to their original Lost River village and refused to return. Despite ongoing peace negotiations, the cavalry launched a surprise attack just before dawn on November 29, 1872. The stunned band awoke to chaos. Survivors escaped to a natural stone citadel--nearby lava beds--and that stark landscape became the setting for the 1873 Modoc War. …