Tecumseh And The Prophet Of The West: An Original Historical Israel-Indian Tragedy, In Five Acts (1844) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164894629)

""Tecumseh and the Prophet of the West"" is a historical tragedy written by George Jones in 1844. The play is set in the early 19th century and revolves around the story of Tecumseh, a Shawnee warrior and leader, and his brother Tenskwatawa, also known as ""the Prophet."" The play is divided into five acts and explores the relationship between the two brothers, their efforts to unite various Native American tribes against the encroaching white settlers, and their eventual defeat at the Battle of Tippecanoe. The play also touches on themes of betrayal, love, and the clash of cultures. Overall, ""Tecumseh and the Prophet of the West"" is a poignant and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of American history.With Historical Notes, Original Letters, Etc.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.

Author: George Jones
ISBN-10: 1164894625
ISBN-13: 9781164894629
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.55d