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Tecumseh: A Life

by John Sugden · 1985

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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.

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biographybiographyMore like thisLess of thishistoryhistoryMore like thisLess of this
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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thiswar and militarywar and militaryMore like thisLess of this
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American historyAmerican historyMore like thisLess of thismilitary historymilitary historyMore like thisLess of thishistoryhistoryMore like thisLess of thisNative AmericanNative AmericanMore like thisLess of this
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Old NorthwestOld NorthwestMore like thisLess of thisUSAUSAMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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long · 544 pages

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