Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Tecumseh and of His Brother The Prophet, With a Historical Sketch of the Shawanoe Indians is a historical biography written by Benjamin Drake. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of two prominent Native American leaders, Tecumseh and his brother The Prophet, who were instrumental in the resistance against American expansion in the early 19th century.The book begins with a historical overview of the Shawanoe Indians, tracing their origins and culture before the arrival of Europeans. It then focuses on the lives of Tecumseh and The Prophet, who were born into the Shawanoe tribe in the late 1700s. The brothers were known for their leadership skills and their efforts to unite various Native American tribes against the encroaching American settlers.The book chronicles Tecumseh's military campaigns against the Americans, including his alliance with the British during the War of 1812. The Prophet's role in the resistance movement is also explored, including his efforts to establish a Native American confederacy in the Midwest.The Life of Tecumseh and of His Brother The Prophet is a valuable historical resource for those interested in Native American history and the early years of American expansion. The book provides a detailed look at the lives of two important figures in the resistance movement against American expansion, and sheds light on the complex relationships between Native American tribes during this time period.1858. In the preparation of this volume, the author's attention was drawn, to some extent, to the history of the Shawanoe tribe of Indians: and he has accordingly prefixed to the main work, a brief historical narrative of this wandering and warlike nation, with biographical sketches of several of its most distinguished chiefs. In addition to several outside sources of information, the author had personally, at different times, visited the frontiers of Ohio and the Indians, for the purpose of conversing with the Indians and the pioneers of that region, who happened to be acquainted with Tecumseh and his brother; and by these visits, was enabled to enrich his narrative with some amusing and valuable anecdotes.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.
