I was lucky enough to take a course from Dr. Neely (Modern American Indians) at Northern Kentucky University and this was a required textbook. Her class was one of the most interesting I have taken as an anthropology major. Her detailed ethnograpy on the Snowbird Cherokees is a must for anyone interested in Cherokee Indians or Indians of the Southeastern United States. She spent several years living with the Snowbirds prior and after writing the book if I remember correctly. You really get a feel how life is like for the Snowbirds. I definately recommend this book!

By the time chapter one is finished, the reader has the comforting sense that they have somehow become part of the Snowbird community. Chapter two, one of my personal favorites, defines a "real Indian." You just might be surprised at the definition Sharlotte uncovered and the source of some of the discrimination felt by the Snowbird population. If for no other reason, this book should be read for this chapter. Far too often, we are satisfied to settle for loose definitions penned by someone without the slightest notion of understanding and the result is invariably and simply wrong. Sharlotte, though, has listened carefully to the voices of these fascinating people; she has let them define their existence within the parameters of their own culture. There is no finer type of understanding than the one which is born within the confines of the specific culture and this book humbly delivers a powerful punch of humanistic reality. Simply put, this work is an import! ant contribution to the very essence of cultural relativism and should not be missed.

As a Cherokee, I am glad that Duvall wrote this book. I hope more like it are going to come.

I am always looking for and reading American Indian history books and this is one of the best oral histories and collection of images that I have come across. Plus the price is affordable! One of my favorite aspects of this book is that you get to hear the voice of the Indians in regard to history from their perspective.

I recommend this book for anyone interested in the history of the Cherokee Nation. Dr. Leed's love and understanding of the Cherokee's is obvious upon reading this book. I found this book interesting and well written.

Dr. Leeds has completed a work that has long been missing. Her book is scholarly and insightful. I highly recommend it. Let's hope we see more books from Dr. Leeds.

The continuing story of the Cherokees after their arrival in present day Oklahoma. A story of the conflicts both within and outside of the Cherokee Nation. The story of how the Cherokees battled to maintain their sovereignty and ultimately failed. Meticulously researched by McLoughlin through primary sources, an excellent history for anyone interested in Native American or Cherokee history. An typical example of what happened to all tribes in America.

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I grew up on these stories (Aunt Mary is my great aunt) and am raising my son on them from this book. Each story takes the reader/listener back into a time when animals spoke, witches lurked, and the earth was truly alive with magic. The art adds food for the imagination as Aunt Mary tells you stories of the witch--Spearfinger, how the Smokies were created and many more.

Charlie Black was a halph-breed caught between two worlds. He was drawn to the promise of the white man's wealth, but torn by his proud heritage as a Cherokee. Charlie had a sweet heart who wanted a Christian marriage. Charlie could not forsake his two best friends, Mose and Henry Pathkiller, who lived in the hills with an old full-blooded Indian named Malachi. When Mose ran afoul of the law, Charlie had to choose between his fiancee and those of his friends and forefathers. A great 5 star plus a galaxzy of great reading.

I highly recommend this book, mainly because Bushyhead of the Eastern Band of Cherokees is an excellent teacher, and Mr Pennington did a good job of translating .. wado to them both for bringing such a gift to our children outside the rez!

I've read many of Teresa's books and this is one of my favorites. This is not only a finely written romance novel, it's a highly researched historical presentation of the Cherokee culture. What a shame this book isn't currently available -- it tells such a great story of Native American life.

An excellent, brief, and well-written and researched melding of politics and history, focusing on the first major constitutional crisis of the new American republic. Professor Norgren correctly concludes that the principled and persistent effort of the Cherokees should be a shining example for all American Indians (and non-Indians) to follow in the quest to maintain and expand fundamental human rights. The larger question that still faces Americans today is why has the U.S. political system been unable to find a way of incorporating cultural or national diversity within the constitutional framework of a federal republic, and instead chosen to remove, marginalize, assimilate or terminate Native Americans?