A Spectre of Power, published in 1903 by Charles Egbert Craddock, is a historical novel set in the Cherokee town of Great Tellico during the colonial period in North America. The story follows French officer Laroche and Choctaw chief Mingo Push-koosh as they seek an alliance with the Cherokee, navigating local customs and personal rivalries. The novel explores themes of diplomacy, jealousy, and the complexities of frontier life, culminating in a violent clash that highlights the fragile balance between cooperation and conflict among the tribes and colonial powers.
