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BTH-PANTHER IN THE SKY Hardcover – Import, January 1, 1989

by James Alexander Thom (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 696 ratings
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"Thom shows how, in honest, capable hands, fictionalized biography can add verisimilitude to the life and times of this extraordinary America....The dialogue has the ring of reality about it....Thom is able to get into the thoughts and emotions of his characters...."
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Rich, 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 heart-thumping novel of one man's magnificent destiny--to unite his people in the struggle to save their land and their way of life from the relentless press of the white settlers.
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"Thom shows how, in honest, capable hands, fictionalized biography can add verisimilitude to the life and times of this extraordinary America....The dialogue has the ring of reality about it....Thom is able to get into the thoughts and emotions of his characters...."
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LOS ANGELES TIMES
Rich, 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 heart-thumping novel of one man's magnificent destiny--to unite his people in the struggle to save their land and their way of life from the relentless press of the white settlers. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"What particularly distinguishes this splendidly vigorous and imaginative recreation of the life of the great Shawnee chief Tecumseh (1768-1813) is its bid to capture the spirit of Midwestern Indian culture from within," commented PW.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ballantine Books; First Edition (January 1, 1989)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 655 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0345305965
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0345305961
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.4 pounds
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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), Sign-Talker, The Children of First Man, and The Red Heart.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
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The perfect blend of history and story. The author’s commitment to credibly “filling in the gaps” is truly admirable. I will remember this one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring stories & excellent writing!
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It has been many years since I have been moved to tears while reading a book, and this book has moved my heart and mind in such a profound way that I found myself crying as it drew to a close. I cry for the death of a righteous man who never lost sight of his reason for living and his relationship to all of life; for the way in which greed and ego cause some to feel they are more deserving than others, even to the point of attempting to crush a people and it's culture; for seeing all life as sacred and knowing death is not to be feared; for my children and their children and generations beyond who inherit a world where nature is already thwarted and has begun to turn against us; for those of the People who have carried on in a respectful and life affirming way despite a history of persecution.....

Like many others who have reviewed his writings here, I have great admiration for James Alexander Thom. I have read, thus far, Red Heart, Follow the River and now, Panther in the Sky, and look forward to reading Children of First Man next. Mr Thom has an utterly amazing talent for bringing a story to life vividly and honestly. His accounts of historically true events, while told through a novelist's lens and embellished to create a good story, reverberate with believability. I am grateful to have discovered these books. Thank you James Alexander Thom!
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This story, gives the reader an historical look at events of the time and let’s you put yourself in the shoes (or moccasins) of the people from that time. It is a very long read and, while I couldn’t sit and read it in a weekend, I was always able to pick right up where I left off and easily continue on. The characters are well developed and their stories are interesting in their own right. If you enjoy historical fiction, you will enjoy this book. The author doesn’t try to convince you that he has all the facts figured out, but he tells a compelling story based on his own research.
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4.0 out of 5 stars This was a great book on the elimination of the shawnee indians and ...
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This was a great book on the elimination of the shawnee indians and their culture with a focus on their last great leader Tecumseh. I have read several books on the Shawnee indians and the events during this time period.and this book is one of the best but not the best so I gave it four stars. There were some lulls for it is a long book but still a page turner. The vendetta between Tecumseh and General/Pres. Harrison was more prevalent in this book then others I have read which was very interesting and informative for those who love this time in history. I especially recommend this book if great indian leaders is of special interest to you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional story about a Valiant Warrior
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This book has probably got a thousand reviews, but I want to add mine! Seldom have I read a story that has conflicted me more! I found Tecumseh to be an admirable, dedicated warrior who had every right to fight to keep the invaders, whether English or American, out of his home land, and Harrison was as dedicated to opening the Indian lands up to American settlers as Tecumseh was against it! Great enemies, great battles, all well documented in American history.
Exceptional read, not to miss this great book about a Valiant Warrior!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Will leave you speechless and emotional
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I chose this book because I had never learned of this important warrrior. Wow! The historical battles, the American adversaries, the British alliances, the Shawnee lost lands, so much to take in and process. This took me along time to read as I got so emotionally involved, I needed frequent breaks. What a story….one feels like one is living in those Shawnee villages ….enduring all the hardships, ceremonies, rites of passages.
Great read!
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Extremely well written and well researched book
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John
5.0 out of 5 stars A true American hero
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The author has made me feel I lived close with this greatest Shawnee chief. Of thousands of novels I've read, this one will have the most impact. It has energized me to want to visit battlefields of Tecumseh's life. I live close to his area of life, but only after finishing Mr. Thom's story, I am much more appreciative of Tecumseh and the Natives struggles. Great story! His other works are great reads too!
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rebecca11
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Native American History Lovers
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Absolutely wonderful. Stayed up all hours reading about Tecumseh. The only small criticism I would have is that this is 681 pages of very small print but okay once I got my eye in so to speak.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Birthday Gift
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B. H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Einfach atemberaubend!
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Wenn man Interesse an der Geschichte der nordamerikanischen Indianerstämme hat, kommt man am Namen Tecumseh nur unschwer vorbei. Und wenn man etwas mehr über diesen außergewöhnlichen Mann wissen will, dann kommt man ganz sicher nicht an diesem Buch vorbei!
Da ich wirklich sehr belesen bin, auch und vor allen Dingen im Bereich der Geschichte nordamerikanischer Indianerstämme, habe ich schon einige Werke ähnlicher Art gelesen, natürlich auch zum selben Thema, denn es gab bereits andere Versuche, etwas über Tecumseh und seine Bemühungen, die Stämme zu einen und gemeinsam gegen die Weißen vorzugehen, zu schreiben. Aber das, was James Alexander Thom hier vollbracht hat, ist etwas ganz besonderes!
Ein Meisterwerk, würde ich sagen, eine Geschichte, die man, einmal begonnen, kaum noch aus der Hand legen kann, eine Biographie Tecumsehs, die, wenn auch mit fiktiven Anteilen bereichert, ihresgleichen sucht.
Der Autor beginnt mit der Geburt Tecumsehs, dessen Namen aus dem Shawnee übersetzt, eben "Panther in the Sky" bedeutet, weil zum Zeitpunkt der Geburt ein grünlicher Komet am Himmel sichtbar wurde...ein für Tecumseh selbst und für alle seine Stammesgenossen,wichtiges Zeichen. Ein Kind, welches unter solch einem außergewöhlichen Geburtszeichen geboren wird, muss eine Bestimmung haben! Dann wird chronologisch das Leben dieses, nicht nur für sein eigenes Volk, bedeutenden Mannes erzählt, sein Heranwachsen nach den Traditionen seines Stammes, die Erlebnisse und Konflikte, die sich für ihn und wohl alle indianischen Völker des Ohiotales daraus ergaben, dass immer weitere Teile ihres ursprünglichen Landes von weißen Siedlern beansprucht wurden.
Historisch belegte Ereignisse werden in diese Erzählung eingeflochten, viele Details aus dem alltäglichen Leben der Shawnees und anderer Indianervölker werden geschildert. Man wird so, während man Seite für Seite liest, immer mehr in den Bann dieses Mannes gezogen, versteht die Beweggründe für seine Handlungen...und kann sicher nicht umhin, seine verständliche Wut gegenüber seinen weißen Gegnern zu teilen...
Ein absolut empfehlenswertes Werk, toll geschrieben, mitreißende Geschichte, wichtiges Thema, sicher eines der besten Bücher, die ich je gelesen habe!
Noch eine Anmerkung! Das Buch hat über 650 Seiten...ich würde es immer gebunden erwerben, weil es sich so einfach besser liest...außerdem werde ich es bestimmt auch ein zweites, drittes...weiteres Mal lesen!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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Josephine George
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2016
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If you have not read this you do not know what you've missed.
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