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_aMair, Charles, _d1838-1927 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aTecumseh : a Drama |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-11-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Georgia Young, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions | ||
| 520 | _a"Tecumseh: A Drama" by Charles Mair is a historical drama written during the late 19th century. The play centers on the figure of Tecumseh, the Shawnee chief, whose mission was to unite Native American tribes against encroaching settlers and the injustices of treaty violations. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a turbulent period in North American history, spotlighting themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for preservation of culture amidst external pressures. The opening of the drama introduces us to Tecumseh and his brother, the Prophet, as they navigate personal ambition and tribal unity in the wake of increasing tensions with white settlers. The Prophet envies Tecumseh’s growing influence and is engaged in dark ambitions of his own, which threaten to undermine the collective action of their people. As Tecumseh rallies support among various tribes to reject treaties that have been made against their interests, the dynamic between him and the Prophet becomes strained, suggesting a deeper conflict that could lead to tragedy. The appearance of characters such as Lefroy, who represents a romantic subplot caught in the crossfire of tribal conflict, hints at the complex intersections of love and loyalty at play. Overall, the opening sets a tone of impending conflict, urging the audience to consider the weight of historical legacy and personal ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aTecumseh, Shawnee chief, 1768-1813 -- Drama | ||
| 653 | _aShawnee Indians -- Kings and rulers -- Drama | ||
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