Elkswatawa : or, The prophet of the west. A tale of the frontier by French

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Author French, James Strange, 1807-1886
Dubious author Flint, Timothy, 1780-1840
LoC No. 06041699
Title Elkswatawa : or, The prophet of the west. A tale of the frontier
Original Publication New York: Harper & Brothers, 1836.
Note Erroneously attributed to Timothy Flint in P.G. Thomson's Catalogue of books relating to Ohio.
Note Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Includes both volumes.
Credits Ron Swanson
Summary "Elkswatawa: or, The Prophet of the West. A Tale of the Frontier" by French is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative focuses on significant events from American history, particularly the interactions between Native Americans and settlers in the western territories, spotlighting the lives of two celebrated Indigenous figures, Tecumseh and his brother, Elkswatawa, amidst the backdrop of conflict and change on the frontier. The opening of the novel establishes a historical setting during the late 18th century, specifically around the year 1794, when the culmination of conflicts between Indigenous tribes and American settlers was imminent. It describes the aftermath of violent encounters and the excitement surrounding the arrival of General Wayne's forces. This period is marked by the complexities of warfare, treaties, and the perspectives of both Indigenous leaders and settlers. The story begins with a sense of foreboding as conflicts escalate, followed by the introduction of key characters, including the settlers journeying westward with hopes of a prosperous future, intertwined with the dangers posed by rising tensions with the Native American tribes who inhabit these lands. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Tippecanoe, Battle of, Ind., 1811 -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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