His brother Tensquatawa is also known as Tenskwa Tawa. There are some famous Native American Indians such as Tecumseh, whom the books refer to him as Ta Kumsaw. Then there is Napoleon who is deemed to hold the abilities to make others obey him and adore him and also capable of seeing other people high ambitions. Some of the historical figures are also accorded some supernatural abilities, for example, Benjamin Franklin, who is not featured as a character but frequently mentioned in the series, is considered to have been a Maker. Furthermore, many of the historical figures in the story are either presented as pure imitation or only bear some superficial resemblance to the historical persons.

Then there is a monarchy on the Eastern seaboard that was founded by the House of Stuart while in exile.

What was once known as the Colonial United States is divided in the novels into some different countries including a smaller United States? The series features a much stronger American Indian influence in its society and culture, between Virginia and New England and extending to Ohio. The stories also involve some historical figures and historical events however, this is a creation of alternate history. The stories in the series take place on the American frontier during the early 19th century, a setting that is based on the old American superstition and folklore set in a world where the characters have a limited “knack” to undertake some task to near perfection or a limited supernatural ability.

The series publication ran from 1987 to 2003 and explored the experiences of a young man, Alvin Miller who discovers his incredible abilities to create & shaping things around him. Alvin Maker is the main character in a series of fantasy/alternate history books written by bestselling American author Orson Scott Card.

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