Tecumseh Or The West Thirty Years Since: A Poem (1842)

By George Hooker Colton

Book Overview

""Tecumseh Or The West Thirty Years Since: A Poem"" is a literary work by George H. Colton, published in 1842. The book is a narrative poem that tells the story of Tecumseh, a Native American leader of the Shawnee tribe who fought against the expansion of the United States into the Northwest Territory during the early 19th century. The poem is set thirty years prior to its publication, during the early 1810s, and follows Tecumseh's efforts to unite various Native American tribes in a confederacy to resist American settlement. The book is written in a romantic style, with vivid descriptions of the natural landscape and the struggles faced by Tecumseh and his people. It also includes historical references and allusions to the political and social issues of the time. Overall, ""Tecumseh Or The West Thirty Years Since: A Poem"" is a tribute to Tecumseh's bravery and the resilience of Native American culture in the face of colonialism.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: 054863467X
• ISBN13: 9780548634677
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"