The Modoc War: Captain Jack vs U.S. Army COMPILATION

In 1874 Kintpuash – better known as Captain Jack - led his small band of the Modoc people off the reservation in southern Oregon and back to their homeland in Northern California. What followed would be one of the most expensive wars ever fought on U.S. soil; one which pitted just 50 to 60 Modoc warriors against nearly a thousand U.S. troops and volunteers. This is a COMPILATION of a previously released three-part series. #wildwest #oldwest #nativeamerican

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[WildWestExtravaganza]

Another compilation for those of you who missed the three-part series last year.

[ultrajazz]

Yes!! A new podcast, going to definitely listen to this on the way back home to NC from Penn State with my son and his girlfriend. Thanks Josh for all the research you do to be able to share with us the US history we might not have know about. Jim Bridger is my hero along with Hugh Glass. Keep up the awesome work bro!!

[richardlincoln]

Thank You for the time and effort You spend on this Josh. Best Wishes.

[clearlakerain]

I found enjoyment in listening to someone skilled in story telling.
It was: The Modoc War: Captain Jack vs U.S. Army COMPILATION


A more skillfully crafted and told tail of facts I have never herd until now. The story of Captain Jack and his indigenous band of brothers. In particular is the description of First Sargent Thomas Kelly. "....- and look you in the eye & gut you like a fish".
BRAVO !!!
High Regards to the narrator !

[bobbrown]

Well, it seems Captain Jack and the Modoc's is the epitome of the saying, It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog. This is California history that I had no knowledge of and it's fascinating and horrific. A sad state of affairs from both sides of Manifest Destiny. Thanks, Josh, another great people's profile podcast.

[jared]

I’m so excited for this! I grew up visiting my grandparents on Knapp street in Yreka and they would read me the book “ captain Jack” and even taking me to the lava fields where it all took place and touring the stronghold. Thanks for doing this, it’s the second video of yours and I love your channel! I hope you have one on Ishi, I grew up a stones throw from where he came out of the wild and was found in a butchers barn

[thehairyhominid]

I spent time gold prospecting the Rogue valley and N California and I spent so much time around camp imagining natives and pioneers moving about the landscape. Awesome episode.

[ultrajazz]

I had a 9hr drive from NC to Penn State to pick up my son and Grace and listened to your podcast the whole way here.

[TomBTerrific]

Live and been to all the places you talked about. The lava beds are something to see. Ft Klamath where Capt Jack was hung. One of the few battles where a US General was killed. Glad you’re telling the story.

[jeffhaskins]

I grew up in Northern California and have visited this stronghold many times. It truly is the perfect defense position as it even butts up to a freshwater lake where they fished and got water from. there are still circular Rock piles where the Indians took potshots at the army and there are divots in the pumice where the army shot back. truly an amazing place and amazing piece of American history

[christanner]

My family and I are from the Klamath Yreka area. I remember a story that Capitan Jacks head was cut off and put in a jar that sat at a bar in Sacramento for another 50 years.

[sweetkittiez]

Damn good story and thank you Sir as I'd never heard of the Modoc 🤟✌️

[Sandbarfight]

Thank you i ejoyed the entire episode tonight. Great work and your Spotify is kickass.

[michaelthomson]

Having lived most of the last 48 years in far Northern California, I especially enjoyed this episode.As always, well researched, and great presentation.
Spot on about state of California's official policy to wipe out the original Native population.Huge amount of $ spent on bounties for Indian scalps.
In the late 1820's, and'30's, American fur traders, like Jedidiah Smith, and Ewing Young, had traversed California into Oregon and the Columbia river.Later you mentioned Michel Laframbois, one of the Hudson Bay Co. partisans.Michel rose through the ranks, and at one time had lead trapping parties numerous time, so that he knew Sounthern Oregon, and Northern California, better than any man alive.

[abrahammorrison]

Thanks for this video. Lead to a Kindle purchase of The Modoc War.

[stanleybrown]

I liked it back then and still like it Josh you are always down to earth and well grounded keep it up

[OGRocker]

Thanks Josh, howdy from the Valley of the Rouge near Ft. Lane and the Table Rock Reservation.

[Michigan_npc]

Dude, i be needing this today im not getting into details but its been a day so thanks man

[edwardanderson]

It's not clay mith It's clam ith. I love your work.

[stephenhill]

Ive been binging your channel, it's awesome.