Toward the Setting Sun

John Ross, the Cherokees, and the Trail of Tears

Autor*innen

• Brian Hicks

Parameter

• 448 Seiten
• 16 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren
• Geschichte
• Geschichte der USA
• Indianer
• Sachliteratur

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The narrative focuses on the forced relocation of the Cherokee people from their ancestral lands in Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina to Oklahoma. It highlights the determined efforts of their principal chief, John Ross, who fought to resist this removal, showcasing the cultural and emotional impact of this tragic chapter in history. Through personal accounts and historical context, the book delves into the resilience of the Cherokee amidst adversity.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• Einband: Paperback