In the fall of 1873, mountain roads from Jacksonville and Ashland to Fort Klamath, Ore., were crawling with people anxious to witness the Army hanging of five Modoc warriors and their notorious leader, Captain Jack.

As It Was: Thousands Witness Hanging of Captain Jack and Other Modocs

Colorful vignettes dedicated to the regional history of Southern Oregon and Northern California. As It Was is an all volunteer effort -- produced by Raymond Scully and narrated by Shirley Patton in partnership with writers from the Southern Oregon Historical Society.If you have a writing background and would like to submit an As It Was essay for consideration, email your written piece to mrkrt@ashlandhome.net.A collection of As It Was essays is available in a high-quality paperback book at the JPR Online Store. Each episode is also available below.

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As It Was: Thousands Witness Hanging of Captain Jack and Other Modocs

As It Was: Thousands Witness Hanging of Captain Jack and Other Modocs