Copper Paladin, A Modoc Tragedy. A Story Of The Two Principal Role-Players Of The Modoc Indian War Of 1872-73

WALTER H. PALMBERG

Publication: Dorrance & Company, Incorporated, 1982, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

First edition. 8vo. Inked presentation inscription on the front free fly leaf signed by the author. Black cloth, titles stamped in gilt on the spine, xiii [blank], 194 pp., introduction, prelude, illustrated, bibliography, index. "This is the story of the critical events surrounding one of the most costly Indian wars on record -- The Modoc War -- and of its principal protagonists and antagonists. It is the story of how fifty-three poorly armed Modoc warriors defended their ancestral homeland against a thousand soldiers, holding them off for six months. It tells of brave defiance against unbelievable odds." Fine, bright copy in a price-clipped, lightly rubbed dust jacket with a hint of wear to the top front corner and head of spine.

Inventory Number: 53230