Sturgis, Amy H.

A comprehensive biography of famous Shawnee leader, Tecumseh, who spent much of his life trying to rally together Native American tribes in defense of their own homeland, which ultimately led to his death during the War of 1812.

Provides a broad analysis of the first five presidential administrations and explores the issues which shaped the presidential terms of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe.

Contains primary documents and commentaries that provide varying perspectives on several key issues related to the administrations of post-Civil War presidents from Rutherford B. Hayes, elected in 1877, to William McKinley, elected in 1897.