Cherokee Heritage Trails Guidebook
"Enriched by Cherokee voices, this guidebook offers a unique journey into the lands and culture of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in the mountains of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia."--The Historical News"Both comprehensive and authoritative. A number of native American groups have added their distinctive voices to this volume."--Christian Science Monitor"A wonderful introduction to the culture, history, and geography of the Cherokee homeland. . . . An essential purchase for anyone interested in exploring Cherokee country and what it has meant and continues to mean to be Cherokee."--Appalachian Journal"Culture comes to life as the reader meets those who keep the traditions of dance, song, stories, poems, pottery making, basket weaving and beadwork--as well as the Cherokee language and philosophy--alive. . . . Whether experiencing the trails from a car, on foot or through the pages of this authentic guide, the reader ofCherokee Heritage Trails Guidebookis offered rare views of the Cherokee's beloved homeland and of the descendants of its original people."--Parkway Milepost"Cherokee Heritage Trails Guidebookis your introduction to [a] vibrant world."--Blue Ridge Digest"A handsome book with color photos and maps, it's an ideal gift."--Atlanta Journal-Constitution"[A] comprehensive guidebook. . . . Travelers are invited to look beyond easily visible aspects to find a deeper Cherokee heritage. . . . [The] writers . . . enrich the text with Cherokee stories, history, poems and philosophy."--Carolina Country"A gem of a book."--Journal of Applachian Studies