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Tecumseh a biography

A comprehensive biography of famous Shawnee leader, Tecumseh, who spent much of his life trying to rally together Native American tribes in defense of their own homeland, which ultimately led to his death during the War of 1812.

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Main Author:	Sturgis, Amy H., 1971-
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2008.
Series:	Greenwood biographies.
Subjects:	Tecumseh, > Shawnee Chief, > 1768-1813. Shawnee Indians > Kings and rulers > Biography. Shawnee Indians > Government relations.
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Summary:	A comprehensive biography of famous Shawnee leader, Tecumseh, who spent much of his life trying to rally together Native American tribes in defense of their own homeland, which ultimately led to his death during the War of 1812.
Physical Description:	xviii, 136 p., [6] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. [129]-130) and index.
ISBN:	9780313341779 (alk. paper) 031334177X (alk. paper)
ISSN:	1540-4900
Author Notes:	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).