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The Gods of Prophetstown. The Battle of Tippecanoe and the Holy War for the American Frontier.
Adam Jortner
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Description for The Gods of Prophetstown. The Battle of Tippecanoe and the Holy War for the American Frontier.
An original, readable narrative of the 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe and the role of religion in the history of the American West Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBW; JFSL9; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 243 x 24. Weight in Grams: 634.
It began with a total eclipse of the sun. In 1806, a Shawnee known as Lalawauthika (roughly meaning "Loudmouth"), proclaimed himself Tenskwatawa ("The Open Door"), a spiritual leader in direct contact with the Master of Life. Those who disbelieved him, he warned, "would see darkness come over the sun." Not long after, the sun went black. Ironically, Tenskwatawa's resulting prestige was greatly enhanced by his mortal enemy, governor of the Indiana Territory and future American president William Henry Harrison. If he truly is a prophet, Harrison publicly taunted, then let him produce a miracle. And Tenskwatawa did just that. ... Read more
It began with a total eclipse of the sun. In 1806, a Shawnee known as Lalawauthika (roughly meaning "Loudmouth"), proclaimed himself Tenskwatawa ("The Open Door"), a spiritual leader in direct contact with the Master of Life. Those who disbelieved him, he warned, "would see darkness come over the sun." Not long after, the sun went black. Ironically, Tenskwatawa's resulting prestige was greatly enhanced by his mortal enemy, governor of the Indiana Territory and future American president William Henry Harrison. If he truly is a prophet, Harrison publicly taunted, then let him produce a miracle. And Tenskwatawa did just that. ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780199765294
SKU
V9780199765294
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About Adam Jortner
Adam Jortner teaches history at Auburn University. His essays have appeared in The Journal of the Early Republic and Early American Studies.
Reviews for The Gods of Prophetstown. The Battle of Tippecanoe and the Holy War for the American Frontier.
"[H]ighly recommended."
Library Journal "Jortner's engaging style and exceptional prose make this provocative volume a pleasure to read." Journal of American History
Library Journal "Jortner's engaging style and exceptional prose make this provocative volume a pleasure to read." Journal of American History