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...