The Story Of The Cherokees

By W. R. L. Smith

Book Overview

""The Story of the Cherokees"" by W.R.L. Smith is a historical account of the Cherokee people, their culture, and their struggles throughout history. The book begins with the origins of the Cherokee people and their early interactions with European explorers, including Hernando de Soto and James Oglethorpe. It then delves into the Cherokee's interactions with the British and Americans during the colonial and Revolutionary War periods, including their participation in the American Revolution.The book also covers the Cherokee's forced removal from their ancestral lands in the 1830s, known as the Trail of Tears, and their subsequent struggles to rebuild their communities in Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma). The author provides detailed accounts of key Cherokee figures, such as Chief John Ross and Sequoyah, who developed the Cherokee syllabary, a written language for the Cherokee people.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the Cherokee's resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity, including their efforts to maintain their cultural traditions and language despite attempts at assimilation. The book is well-researched and provides a comprehensive overview of Cherokee history, making it an excellent resource for those interested in Native American history, culture, and rights.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432574957
• ISBN13: 9781432574956
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"