Panther in the Sky by James Alexander Thom

Above all, it is the tale of a charismatic leader's efforts to defend his people in the face of overwhelming odds. It's a story of the tragic clash of cultures, made more ironic by the follies of Tecumseh's younger brother, a fake shaman, and punctuated by exciting battles in which courage and cruelty have equal roles. Despite his hatred of whites, Tecumseh can admire such rivals as Daniel Boone and General (later President) Harrison, and even has some white friends, who include a missionary and a British general. Oh, what a man this will be, with such a sign as that In 1768, when Turtle Mother gave birth to a strong baby boy in the heart of the Shawnee nation, a green. He alone has the strength of personality to unite the Indian nations in a sporadically successful but ultimately doomed resistance to the ever-encroaching white man. Inspired by the example of his father and older brother, both skilled warriors, and a sagacious sister, Tecumseh is fearless and cunning in battle, yet magnanimous and honorable. Rich, colorful and bursting with excitement, this remarkable story turns James Alexander Thoms power and passion for American history to the epic story of. A bestselling trade paperback author ( Follow the River From Sea to Shining Sea ), Thom has steeped himself in Shawnee customs, rituals, mystic rites, techniques of hunting and fighting-and Tecumseh embodies this tradition at its best. Its a story of the tragic clash of cultures, made more ironic by the follies of Tecumsehs younger brother, a fake shaman, and punctuated by exciting battles. What particularly distinguishes this splendidly vigorous and imaginative recreation of the life of the great Shawnee chief Tecumseh (1768-1813) is its bid to capture the spirit of Midwestern Indian culture from within. Panther in the Sky is a historical fiction novel exploring the astonishing life of the Shawnee chief Tecumseh and his peoples struggles and achievements.

Panther in the Sky by James Alexander Thom