It is difficult to feel greatness after a lapse of 200 years, but Tecumseh truly seems admirable. He was noble in his speech and behavior, adamant in his opposition to U.S. expansion, farsighted in his policies, brave in battle, yet merciful and protective toward captives.

He who attracted most my attention was a Shawnee chief, Tecumseh- a more sagacious or a more gallant warrior does not I believe exist. He was the admiration of…

If it were not for the vicinity of the United States, he would perhaps be the founder of an empire that would rival in glory Mexico or Peru. No difficulties de…

When the legends die, the dreams end; there is no more greatness.