Tecumseh And His Times: The Story Of A Great Indian

By John M. Oskison

Book Overview

""Tecumseh and His Times: The Story of a Great Indian"" is a historical biography written by John M. Oskison. The book tells the story of Tecumseh, a Shawnee warrior and leader who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Tecumseh was a key figure in the resistance against European colonization of North America and the expansion of the United States. The book covers Tecumseh's life from his birth in 1768 to his death in 1813. It explores his childhood, his early experiences as a warrior, his leadership of the Shawnee and other Native American tribes, and his role in the War of 1812. The book also provides a detailed account of the political and social climate of the time, including the conflicts between Native American tribes, the British, and the Americans.Oskison's writing style is engaging and informative, and he draws on a variety of sources to provide a comprehensive picture of Tecumseh and the world in which he lived. The book includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the events and locations described in the text. Overall, ""Tecumseh and His Times: The Story of a Great Indian"" is a fascinating and well-researched biography that sheds light on an important figure in Native American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of North America and the struggles of indigenous peoples against colonialism and imperialism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163154954
• ISBN13: 9781163154953
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"