Tecumseh: Nature's Patriot
Eric Olsen Chief Tecumseh, leader of the Great Lakes tribe the Shawnee, is a legendary folk hero who resides on the frontiers of history and myth. Before dying in battle, the generous and compassionate leader advocated for Native Americans’ rights over traditional tribal lands in the Ohio region, but with his death, the tribes lost hope of challenging the growing United States. In John Sugden’s new book, the historian attempts to uncover the man behind the myth, using the few historical facts available about Tecumseh. Learn more in this article, made available by The World & I Online.
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