The ward of Tecumseh by Crittenden Marriott

"The Ward of Tecumseh" by Crittenden Marriott is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the War of 1812, the story revolves around the main characters Jack Telfair and Alagwa, a young maiden of mixed heritage caught in the tensions between her Indian upbringing and her white ancestry. The novel explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the complex relationships forged in a time of conflict. The opening portion of the novel sets the stage with Jack Telfair reeling from unrequited love as he learns of his cousin Alagwa, who is raised by the Shawnee chief Tecumseh. As Jack contemplates his feelings for Sally Habersham, the narrative quickly shifts to Alagwa, who grapples with her own identity and the expectations placed upon her. Upon receiving a message about her heritage, Alagwa is faced with an unexpected destiny as Tecumseh prepares for war. As the story unfolds, she embarks on a perilous journey, both to reclaim her legacy and to navigate a world fraught with danger from both the British and American forces. The opening chapters effectively establish the characters and their motivations, drawing readers into a rich historical landscape filled with tension and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Marriott, Crittenden, 1867-1932
Illustrator McKernan, Frank, 1861-1934
LoC No. 14017984
Title The ward of Tecumseh
Original Publication United States: J. B. Lippincott,1914.
Credits D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Fiction
Subject Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1812-1815 -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 69052
Release Date
Last Update Oct 19, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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