Tecumseh: A Biography

By Amy H. Sturgis

One of the most important Native American leaders in history, the Shawnee leader Tecumseh protested land cession, and was a major catalyst of the Battle of Tippecanoe. He harnessed the tradition of American Indian pan-tribal unity to become the most important symbol of multi-national Native American identity and resistance in North America. This in-depth, accessible treatment explores the life of a key figure in Native American battle-lore who figures prominently in U.S. history curricula.

Lively, narrative chapters explore the Shawnee culture, Tecumseh's childhood, the transformation of his brother, Tenskwatawa into The Prophet, his creation of a pan-tribal movement, the War of 1812, and his legacy in history and popular culture.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031334177X
• ISBN13: 9780313341779
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.5" x 9.3"