Publisher's Synopsis
""Eoneguski or The Cherokee Chief"" is a novel written by Robert Strange. The story is set in the early 1800s and follows the life of a Cherokee chief named Eoneguski. The novel is a historical fiction that explores the struggles and conflicts between the Cherokee people and the white settlers who were encroaching on their land.The novel begins with Eoneguski attending a meeting with white settlers who are attempting to negotiate a treaty with the Cherokee Nation. Eoneguski is skeptical of the treaty and is hesitant to sign it, but he ultimately agrees to it in order to avoid a violent conflict.As the story progresses, Eoneguski becomes embroiled in a love triangle with two women: a Cherokee woman named Oolooteka and a white woman named Kate. The love triangle becomes a source of tension between Eoneguski and the white settlers, who disapprove of his relationship with Kate.Throughout the novel, Eoneguski struggles to maintain his identity as a Cherokee chief while also navigating the complex relationships and power dynamics between the Cherokee Nation and the white settlers. The novel ultimately ends with a violent confrontation between Eoneguski and the white settlers, leaving Eoneguski to question the future of his people and his own place in it.Overall, ""Eoneguski or The Cherokee Chief"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of identity, power, and cultural conflict.Early the next morning persons came pouring in from every direction, to witness the obsequies of one so distinguished. Most unvarying solemnity was in the manner of all, but there was no tumultuous expression of grief from any, nor did a tear-drop glisten upon a single cheek. Gideon remarked that, besides the clothes now actually worn by the deceased chief, a large quantity of wearing apparel was laid on the scaffold beside him, and, upon inquiry, he learned that it was the remainder of his wardrobe. His pipe, tomahawk, and scalping-knife were also there; and, as Eoneguski deposited a rifle....This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
