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Devil's Backbone Terry C. Johnston The Modoc Indians and American officials had been flirting with war in the Oregon Territory for some time. When Modoc chief Keintpoos murdered a Civil War hero during negotiations, the U.S. Army launched a deadly offensive against the rebel tribe. Besieged in the natural stronghold of the Lava Beds near Tule Lake, the Modocs waged bloody war for seven long months. Sergeant Seamus Donegan, on the trail of his uncle, Ian O'Rourke, arrived at Tule Lake just as the conflict erupted. Soon Donegan and the brooding O'Rourke found themselves embroiled in what would be the costliest war in frontier history...
This book is part of the "The Plainsmen" series. Here are some other books from this series:
 | "Ashes of Heaven" First published in 1998 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Wolf Mountain Moon" First published in 1997 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "A Cold Day in Hell" First published in 1996 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Reap the Whirlwind" First published in 1994 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Shadow Riders" First published in 1991 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Red Cloud's Revenge" First published in 1990 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
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