KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – A new book on the Modoc Indian War of 1872-73 will be discussed in a program at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Klamath County Museum.

“Spirit in the Rock – The Fierce Battle for the Modoc Homelands” was written by Klamath Falls native James Compton, who died three years ago in Seattle. Thursday’s program will be presented by his widow, Carol Arnold Compton.

The program, cosponsored by the museum and the Shaw Historical Library, is free and open to anyone interested. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.