"Tecumseh's Bones" by Guy St-Denis

This thoroughly original work casts new light on the enduring mystery of Tecumseh's fate, brilliantly demonstrating how history and myth converge. Part detective story, part historical inquiry, this book explores the countless attempts to locate the chief's grave and raise a monument in his honour.

The first substantial book on the subject based primarily on Canadian material and packed with vivid descriptions of regional life in the nineteenth century, Tecumseh's Bones examines changing attitudes towards Natives, sheds light on their relations with early Euro-Canadian settlers, and highlights the role of women in shaping the folklore traditions associated with the Shawnee chief. Drawing on a wealth of archival material, most of which has never been published, Tecumseh's Bones will fascinate history buffs, historians, and mystery lovers.

Contents
List of Illustrations
Preface
INTRODUCTION
1 Shaping the Mystery
2 A Patriotic Fiasco
3 Racists and Revisionists
4 Confusing the Issue
5 Beyond the Exhumation
6 Charlatans, By and Large
7 Ambitious Warriors
8 A Monument or Two
Conclusion
A Chronology of the Mystery
Acknowledgments
Notes
Bibliography
Index

About the Author
Guy St-Denis is an award-winning independent scholar who has written extensively on southwestern Ontario history.