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The Eastern Cherokees : how they live today, their history.

Format Book and Print
Publication Info Knoxville, Tennessee : J.L. Caton, [1937]
Copyright Notice ©1937
Description28 unnumbered pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
Cover title Cherokee Indians of the Qualla Reservation, Cherokee, N.C. : how they live today, their tribal history
Contents Cherokee chief in ancient regalia salutes the modern white man -- Rivers and streams run through Cherokee Reservation -- Indian eyes behold sunset grandeur in land of their birth -- A land of towering peaks and crystal clear waters -- Ancient and modern methods employed on Cherokee farms -- Simple life on the farm satisfies the Cherokee -- Ancient pottery making preserved -- Colorful, serviceable baskets part of Cherokee life -- Ancient corn pounding process used by Cherokees -- Ancient and modern homes of the Cherokee Indians -- The Cherokees engage in all kinds of farming, which includes the growing of sheep, hogs, cattle, horses -- President Roosevelt becomes "Chief White Eagle" -- Holdings of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians today -- Modern government-operated schools improve Cherokee life -- Educational and religious life -- Veteran of tribe [Will West Long] preserves dances and language -- The Cherokees enjoys dances of ancestors -- Cherokee Indian ball is hardest fought of all known ball games -- Indians adept with blowguns -- Pride of skill with bow and arrow distinctive trait of Cherokees -- Colorful regalia preserved by the Cherokee for dances -- Modern braves return at times to the life of their forefathers -- History of Cherokee Tribe is story of romance and tragedy -- Their grandfather made possible present life in mountains.
Acquisitions source Joyner NC Rare copy purchased from Andre Strong, 5/25/2022

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner NC Rare E99.C5 E27 1937 ✔ Available Request Material