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James alexander thom is the author of follow the river, long knife, from sea to shining sea, panther in the sky for which he won the prestigious western writers of america spur award for best historical novel, signtalker, the children more about james alexander thom. James alexander thom lives in the indiana hill country near bloomington with his wife, dark rain of the shawnee nation, united remnant band. The pages will fly by as you become mesmerized with the story. It is difficult to imagine a more deserving recipient. The main character, mary ingles, experiences unbelievable physical and mental hardships but manages to survive because she kept her head and out thought her. James alexander thom lifetime achiever dan wakefield. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. James alexander thom an indiana author, he writes a lot of historical fiction, particularly history from the point of view of native americans. The perfect picture, by james alexander thom, communicates to the readers his experience with one such particular event.
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Panther in the sky by james alexander thom 1990, paperback. His debut novel, called let the sunshine in, was released in the year 1976. Rich, colorful and bursting with excitement, this remarkable story turns james alexander thom s power and passion for american history to the epic story of tecumseh s life and give us a heartthumping novel of one mans magnificent destinyto unite his people in the struggle to save their land and their way of life from the relentless press of the white settlers. Long knife is a stand alone novel, which was released in the year 1979. Panther in the sky by james alexander thom ballantine. Dee brownlos angeles timesrich, colorful and bursting with excitment, this remarkable story turns james alexander thom s power and passion for american history to the epic story of tecumseh s life and give us a heartthumping novel of one mans magnificent destinyto unite his people in the struggle to save their land and their way of life. The legendary chief who almost unified all native americans.
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Thom graduated from butler university in 1961 with a ba in journalism after serving in the united states marine corps in the korean war. His books are noted for their historical accuracy that is borne from his painstaking research. A novel based on the life of tecumseh 9780345366382. Shop amongst our popular books, including 17, panther in the sky, once upon a time it was now and more from james alexander thom. Now, he turns his remarkable storytelling power and passion for american history to the epic story of tecumsehs life and gives us heartthumping novel of one mans magnificent destiny to unite his people in the struggle to save the land and their way of life from the relentless press of the white setters.
Buy a cheap copy of tecumseh book by james alexander thom. It is a story about a woman who is abducted from her homestead by indians. Praise for panther in the sky james alexander thom shows how, in honest, capable hands, fictionalized biography can add verisimilitude to the life and times of this extraordinary america. James alexander thom is one of the finest historical novelist writing todayhe cares passionately about getting it right, and has a gift for illuminating those forgotten but fascinating corners of the american past john sugden author of tecumseh. A biography of the famous shawnee describes tecumseh s plan to amalgamate all north american tribes into one people, his role as statesman and military strategist, and his death in the battle of thames. Spectator sport by thom, james alexander and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Tecumseh by james laxer and richard rudnicki see more. Mar 23, 2016 hoosiers supporting literacy is a unique initiative where noteworthy hoosiers are matched with hoosier classic pieces of literature, both fiction and nonfiction. James alexander thom books list of books by author james. A portrait of chief tecumseh in all his complexity.
The perfect picture by james thom james alexander thom. Follow the river audiobook by james alexander thom. Panther in the sky by james alexander thom, paperback. Panther in the sky novel based on the life of tecumseh. Discount prices on books by james alexander thom, including titles like once upon a time it was now. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Rich, colorful and bursting with excitment, this remarkable story turns james alexander thoms power and passion for american history to the epic story of tecumsehs life and give us a heartthumping novel of one mans magnificent destinyto unite his people in the struggle to save their land and their way of life from the relentless press of the white settlers. James alexander thom s most popular book is follow the river. Researching and writing historical fiction by james alexander thom 20100224. James alexander thom author of panther in the sky, follow the river, long knife, red heart, signtalker, staying out of hell, spectator sport, from sea to shining sea, spirit of the place indiana hill country. James alexander thom has 22 books on goodreads with 50759 ratings. Dark rain is co author with thom of the books warrior woman and the shawnee.
The portrait james alexander thom paints of native american life and culture, and of the peoples struggle to save their way of life is a saga you will carry with you always. Dee brownlos angeles timesrich, colorful and bursting with excitment, this remarkable story turns james alexander thoms power and passion for american history to the epic story of tecumsehs life and give us a heartthumping novel of one mans magnificent destinyto unite his people in the struggle to save their land and their way of life. Biography 1945 american writers fiction in english west virginia kentucky indians of north america women pioneers indian captivities frontier and pioneer life ingles, mary draper, 17321815. She has also cowritten some of his books with him, called the shawnee.
A novel by james alexander thom and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Panther in the sky by james alexander thom, new york. Buy the mass market paperback book panther in the sky. Many fine newspapermen say they will someday write a great novel, but jim thom is one of the few who really did it. James alexander thoms book, panther in the sky, tells the story of the night the future leader of the shawnee nation and creator of a multitribal indian confederation was born. Panther in the sky by james alexander thom fictiondb. Rich, colorful and bursting with excitement, this remarkable story turns james alexander thoms power and passion for american history to the epic story of tecumsehs life and give us a heartthumping novel of one mans magnificent destinyto unite his people in the struggle to save their land and their way of life from the relentless press of the white settlers. James sets his work during the colonial american era.
Panther in the sky is my alltime favorite and a book ill soon read again. James alexander craig thom born may 26, 1933 in gosport, indiana is an american author, best known for his works in the western genre and colonial american history which are noted for their historical accuracy borne of his painstaking research. Now, he turns his remarkable storytelling power and passion for american history to the epic story of tecumseh s life and gives us heartthumping novel of one mans magnificent destiny to unite his people in the struggle to save the land and their way of life from the relentless press of the white setters. Over the years ive read many indian folklore books, both fact and fiction. James alexander thom is one of the finest historical. At the moment of his birth a falling meteorite lit up the night as it streaked across the sky, so his father named the child tecumseh, meaning panther in the sky, after this potent birth sign. James alexander thom brings tecumseh to life in this fascinating, semibiographical tale. James alexander thoms book, panther in the sky, tells the story of the night the future leader of the shawnee nation and. A novel based on the life of tecumseh ebook written by james alexander thom.
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