Toward the setting sun : John Ross, the Cherokees, and the Trail of Tears.

Author/creator Hicks, Brian, 1966-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Grove Press, 2012, ©2011.
Descriptionxiv, 421 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 21 cm
Subjects

Contents Cherokee time line -- The time of the fall -- An old prophecy -- Little John -- Horseshoe Bend -- A sharp knife -- A traitor in all nations -- One generation passeth -- The reins of power -- A dangerous game -- Turning point -- The schemes of traitors -- 1855 -- Where they cried -- Retribution -- The way of the West.
Abstract Relates the history of the forced relocation of the Cherokee from Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina to Indian territory in Oklahoma and the struggle by their principal chief, John Ross, to prevent their removal from their ancestral lands.
General noteOriginally published in hardcover with map on lining papers. New York : Atlantic Monthly Press, c2011. Reprinted in paperback 2012.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [355]-396) and index.
ISBN9780802145697 (pbk.) :
ISBN0802145698 (pbk.) :

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks E99.C5 H62 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold