The Life of Tecumseh and of His Brother The Prophet, With a Historical Sketch of the Shawanoe Indians

The Life of Tecumseh and of His Brother The Prophet, With a Historical Sketch of the Shawanoe Indians is a book written by Benjamin Drake that provides a detailed account of the lives of Tecumseh and his brother, The Prophet, who were leaders of the Shawanoe Indian tribe during the early 19th century. The book offers a comprehensive historical overview of the Shawanoe Indians, including their culture, customs, and traditions, as well as their interactions with European settlers and other Native American tribes.The Life of Tecumseh and of His Brother The Prophet delves into the personal lives of Tecumseh and The Prophet, exploring their upbringing, their experiences with the Shawanoe tribe, and their leadership roles in the tribe. The book also examines the political and military strategies employed by Tecumseh and The Prophet, including their efforts to unite various Native American tribes against the encroachment of white settlers.Overall, The Life of Tecumseh and of His Brother The Prophet, With a Historical Sketch of the Shawanoe Indians is a well-researched and detailed account of the lives and legacies of two important figures in Native American history, and provides valuable insights into the culture and history of the Shawanoe tribe.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.