Publisher's Synopsis
Tecumseh and the Prophet of the West is an original historical tragedy in five acts, written by George Jones in 1844. The play tells the story of Tecumseh, a Native American leader, and his brother, the Prophet, who attempt to unite various tribes in the Midwest to resist American expansion. The play explores themes of cultural clash, betrayal, and tragedy as Tecumseh and the Prophet's efforts to unite the tribes ultimately fail. The play is based on historical events and characters, and offers a unique perspective on the early history of the United States and the Native American experience.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.
