Publication

1992 - Bantam, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

215,500 words, Guess

Page Count

862 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Goodreads2190567
  • LibraryThing368973

Classifications

  • DDC977/.004973/0092
  • LCCE99.S35 T135 1992
  • DDCB

Description

The epic tale of a towering Native American hero by the award-winning author of The Frontiersmen. Published to rave reviews, this extraordinary book tells the story of Shawnee leader Tecumseh, a military genius whose vision was to unite the North American tribes into one powerful Indian nation, capable of forcing back the encroaching white settlers

First Sentence

The infant Tecumseh was almost exactly twelve hours old when, five days ago, his father had strode through the expansive village of Chalahgawtha toward the council house, a fine red blanket draped over his shoulders.

Description

A biography of the Shawnee chief describes his plan to amalgamate all North American tribes into one people, his role as a military strategist, and his death in battle.

Subjects

Topics

WarsHistoryBiographyNorthwest, OldShawnee IndiansKings and rulersIndians of North America

Places

1750-1815Old Northwest

People

Tecumseh Shawnee chief (1768-1813)Shawnee chief, l768 Tecumseh (-1813)

Times

Other Editions

  • A sorrow in our heart: the life of TecumsehBantam1992-01-01
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