The book ""Life of Alfred B. Meacham: Together with His Lecture, The Tragedy of the Lava Beds"" is a biography of American politician and Indian agent Alfred B. Meacham, written by Thomas Augustus Bland and first published in 1883. The book provides a detailed account of Meacham's life, from his childhood in New York to his time as a lawyer, judge, and member of Congress in Oregon.One of the highlights of the book is Meacham's lecture on the Modoc War, which took place in 1872-1873 between the Modoc people of California and Oregon and the United States Army. Meacham was appointed as a peace commissioner during the conflict and played a key role in negotiating a treaty with the Modoc people. However, tensions escalated and the conflict ultimately resulted in the deaths of several soldiers and Modoc leaders.The book provides a firsthand account of Meacham's experiences during the Modoc War, as well as his perspectives on the broader issues of Indian-white relations in the United States during the late 19th century. It also includes a number of letters and other documents written by Meacham, offering readers a glimpse into his personal and professional life. Overall, ""Life of Alfred B. Meacham"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on an important period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.