Tecumseh : A Life by John Sugden - 1999

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Holt Paperbacks, 1999. Trade Paperback. Very good paperback copy. If Sitting Bull is the most famous American Indian, Tecumseh, the legendary Shawnee chieftain, is the most revered. In the early years of the nineteenth century he dreamed of welding the diverse North American tribes into a vast confederacy stretching from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, strong enough to defend the cultures and lands of the Indians from the aggression of the United States. A charismatic leader with outstanding military and political talents, Tecumseh created a powerful pan-Indian alliance to replace intertribal conflict and indifference. A major figure in the War of 1812, he helped defeat American attempts to invade Canada, and his followers engaged U.S. armies across the entire frontier. Although Tecumseh died in battle at the height of his fame with his vision of a great Indian confederacy in shreds, his reputation is secure. Unlike most Indian leaders, who operated locally or participated in intertribal warfare,… Read More

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New York: Henry Holt and Company. Near Fine. 1998. Second Printing. Softcover. 0805061215 . A Near Fine second printing with some shelfwear to the surfaces and a price-sticker on the rear; In this book, Sugden tells the story of Tecumseh, a powerful Shawnee chief who fought against the British during the War of 1812. Tecumseh was a leader of the Native American resistance movement and is considered one of the most influential Native American leaders of his time. Sugden provides a detailed account of Tecumseh's life, from his early years as a leader of the Shawnee tribe to his battle against the British. Tecumseh is a fascinating figure who played a significant role in the history of the American West.; 8vo; 492 pages .