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Tecumseh - by John Sugden (Paperback)
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Highlights
- If Sitting Bull is the most famous Indian, Tecumseh is the most revered.
- About the Author: Dr. John Sugden is already acknowledged as the leading authority on Tecumseh and the Shawnee.
- 544 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
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About the Book
Over 30 years in the writing, this authoritative biography focuses on the principal organizer and driving force of Native-American confederacy. 32-page photo insert.Book Synopsis
If Sitting Bull is the most famous Indian, Tecumseh is the most revered. He does not stand for one tribe or nation, but for all Native Americans. He remains the ultimate symbol of endeavor and courage. Over thirty years in the writing, this is the first authoritative biography of the principal organizer and driving force of Native American confederacy. For anyone studying the early years of the Republic or Native American history, it is essential reading.
Review Quotes
"A richly detailed, utterly scrupulous account that is as poignant as it is informative." --Barry Gewen, The New York Times Book Review
"Sugden has mined previously ignored British regimental histories that are scattered all over the English countryside--an approach that indicates the breadth of his scholarship and the thoroughness of his analysis....Intricate....Insightful." --Jennifer Veech, The Washington Post Book WorldAbout the Author
Dr. John Sugden is already acknowledged as the leading authority on Tecumseh and the Shawnee. His previous books include Tecumseh's Last Stand and the critically acclaimed Sir Francis Drake. In 1988 Dr. Sugden was a Ford Foundation Fellow.