![]() Sugden weaves a panoramic view of the war leader's life in the framework of his diplomatic abilities. Highly recommended." Library Journal "Sugden corrects the cultural arrogance that has mistakenly portrayed Blue Jacket, a Shawnee warrior and diplomat, as a white captive, thereby recasting his role in the confederation of Indian tribes that fought in 1780s to hold on to territory in what is now the Ohio River valley." Booklist "This exciting volume chronicles the life of one of the most important, but largely overlooked, American Indian leaders of the 18th century. He also mentored Tecumseh and influenced many of the ideas that would eventually be put into action by Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa, also known as the Shawnee Prophet. Anthony Wayne at the Battle of Fallen Timbers. ![]() "Dispelling the notion that Blue Jacket was a white pawn, Sugden shows that he was in reality the leader of a Native American confederacy that scored great victories against the United States until his ultimate defeat by Maj. ![]()
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