The Tippecanoe Textbook (1840)

By William Ogden Niles

Book Overview

The Tippecanoe Textbook is a historical book written by William Ogden Niles in 1840. The book is a comprehensive account of the Battle of Tippecanoe, which took place in 1811 between the United States Army and a confederation of Native American tribes led by Shawnee chief Tecumseh and his brother Tenskwatawa (also known as the Prophet).The book covers the events leading up to the battle, including the tensions between the Native American tribes and the American settlers, as well as the political climate of the time. It also provides a detailed description of the battle itself, including the strategies used by both sides and the eventual outcome.In addition to its historical content, The Tippecanoe Textbook also includes a number of primary source documents, such as letters and eyewitness accounts, which provide further insight into the events of the battle. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal resource for students and scholars of American history, as well as anyone with an interest in the early years of the United States.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: 116643365X
• ISBN13: 9781166433659
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"