The Moravian Springplace Mission to the Cherokees / edited and with an introduction by Rowena McClinton.
| Author/creator | Gambold, Anna Rosina |
| Other author | McClinton, Rowena, 1940- |
| Other author | Gambold, John, approximately 1761-1827. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Abridged ed. |
| Publication Info | Lincoln ; London : University of Nebraska Press, |
| Description | 181 p. : maps ; 22 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Indians of the Southeast |
| Contents | Significant events and themes at Springplace Mission between 1805 and 1821 -- Conversion, Moravian style -- Principal converts to the Moravian Church -- James Vann's rejection of Christianity -- Annuity distribution at Vann's plantation -- Cherokee education, Moravian style -- Children's illnesses at the mission -- Removal of children from the mission school -- Rumors of mistreatment of students -- Runaway students -- Rumors of abductions -- Rumors of hunger -- Children's "errant" behavior -- A child's death at the mission -- Use of alcohol -- Travelers and notable visitors -- Earthquakes -- Creek War of 1813-14 -- Continuity of traditional Cherokee cultural traits -- Cherokees' concept of land and land values -- Voices in Cherokee councils -- Moravians and the U.S. government -- Cherokee agricultural practices -- Cherokee traditional rituals and contact with Christianity -- Trade -- Cherokee law and punishment -- Green corn ceremony -- Ball play -- Cherokee origin stories -- Cherokees' responses to Christian images -- Epilogue. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2010017331 |
| ISBN | 9780803220959 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |