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Cherokee Nation and Tahlequah

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Cherokee Nation and Tahlequah

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The Cherokee Nation, world-famous for its turbulent and colorful past, is home to the second-largest American Indian tribe in the United States. This fascinating visual history spans 14 counties of northeast Oklahoma, from the Arkansas River to the Kansas border, and features the capital, Tahlequah. The U.S. government's harsh treatment of the Cherokees culminating in the notorious "Trail of Tears" is documented here. In Indian Territory, the Cherokees quickly established systems of democratic government, education, and communication. Many lived in the same manner as their white counterparts of the time, as wealthy plantation owners and ranchers. They were completely literate in their own written language, printing newspapers, magazines, and books. Devastation struck as the Civil War split the Cherokees into factions, dividing families and neighbors and destroying communities and homes. Again, the resilient Cherokees rebuilt their nation, enjoying growth and renewed prosperity until land allotment and statehood stripped away their self-governance. The progressive, accomplished character of the Cherokees is evidenced by the pictures and stories in this book. Here you will meet the leaders who helped rebuild the great Cherokee Nation, legendary figures like Sequoyah and Will Rogers, and the patriots and artisans who have kept the tribe's culture and tradition alive throughout history.

Author Biography:

Deborah L. Duvall is a lifelong native of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and a creative writer of stories, poetry, and songs. She has gathered images from a range of sources that includes the Cherokee National Archives, the Will Rogers Memorial, Cherokee Studies Institute, and the private collections of individuals throughout the Cherokee Nation.
Release date Australia
December 1st, 1999
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Illustrations
200 illustrations
Pages
128
Dimensions
165x241x13
ISBN-13
9780738502892
Product ID
28252518

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