Tecumseh Or The Warrior Of The West: A Poem, In Four Cantos; With Notes (1828)

Tecumseh Or The Warrior Of The West: A Poem, In Four Cantos; With Notes (1828) is a book written by John Richardson. The book is a poetic retelling of the life of Tecumseh, a Shawnee warrior who fought against the United States in the early 19th century. The book is divided into four cantos, each of which tells a different part of Tecumseh's story. The first canto introduces Tecumseh and his people, the Shawnee, and describes their way of life. The second canto tells the story of Tecumseh's brother, Tenskwatawa, who became a religious leader and inspired a movement of Native American resistance against the United States. The third canto describes Tecumseh's military campaigns against the United States, including his alliance with the British during the War of 1812. The fourth canto tells of Tecumseh's death in battle and his legacy as a hero of Native American resistance. The book includes extensive notes that provide historical context and explain the cultural references in the poem. Overall, Tecumseh Or The Warrior Of The West: A Poem, In Four Cantos; With Notes (1828) is a vivid and detailed portrayal of one of the most important Native American leaders of the early 19th century.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.