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Tecumseh A Biography
Amy H. Sturgis
ISBN: 0-313-34177-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-34177-9
168 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 4/30/2008
List Price: $35.00 (UK Sterling Price: £24.95)
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Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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Series Title: Greenwood Biographies
Reviews:
  • "Designed specifically for high school and public libraries, this comprehensive biography series provides an excellent resource for learning about important people in our world. Sturgis offers a well-written biography of Tecumseh, the intelligent and powerful (both physically and politically) Shawnee chief, born in 1768 in the Ohio Valley."
    —MultiCultural Review     12/1/2008
Description: 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. Title Features:
A chronology of events, vibrant photos, and a print and nonprint bibliography supplement the work.
Table of Contents:
  • Series Foreword
    Acknowledgments
    Introduction
    Timeline: Events in the Life of Tecumseh
    Chapter 1: Tecumsehs World
    Chapter 2: Coming of Age
    Chapter 3: From Follower to Leader
    Chapter 4: The Rise of the Prophet
    Chapter 5: Tecumsehs Message
    Chapter 6: The End of Prophetstown
    Chapter 7: The Storm of War
    Chapter 8: The Battle of the Thames
    Chapter 9: Tecumseh in Memory and Popular Culture
    Select Bibliography
    Index
About the Author: Amy H. Sturgis is Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Belmont University. She earned her Ph.D. in Intellectual History at Vanderbilt University. She has authored or edited seven books and written numerous chapters and articles in both Native American and science fiction/fantasy studies, including The Trail of Tears and Indian Removal (Greenwood 2006), Presidents from Hayes through McKinley, 1877-1901 (Greenwood 2003), and Presidents from Washington through Monroe, 1789-1825 (Greenwood 2001).
LCC Class: E99
PDF Catalogs:
Greenwood Spring Reference 2008.pdf
Greenwood Multicultural Spring 2008.pdf
Pop Culture Spring 2008.pdf
Greenwood School and Public Library Reference 2009.pdf
Greenwood School and Public Library Reference Spring 2008.pdf
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