The Cherokee Indians With Special Reference To Their Relations With The United States Government

The book ""The Cherokee Indians With Special Reference To Their Relations With The United States Government"" written by Thomas Valentine Parker provides a comprehensive account of the Cherokee Indians and their interactions with the United States government. The author delves into the history of the Cherokee people, their culture, and their way of life before the arrival of Europeans. The book also covers the period of colonization and the subsequent conflicts that arose between the Cherokee and the United States government.The author explores the political and legal battles that the Cherokee people faced, including the Indian Removal Act of 1830, which forced the Cherokee to relocate from their ancestral lands to Indian Territory in present-day Oklahoma. The book also examines the legal battles fought by the Cherokee in the Supreme Court, including the landmark case Worcester v. Georgia, which established the sovereignty of Indian nations.The author provides detailed accounts of the Cherokee's experiences during the Civil War, including their divided loyalties and the impact of the conflict on their communities. The book also covers the period of Reconstruction and the challenges faced by the Cherokee in rebuilding their communities and asserting their rights.Overall, ""The Cherokee Indians With Special Reference To Their Relations With The United States Government"" is a well-researched and informative account of the Cherokee people and their complex relationship with the United States government. It sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of the Cherokee people throughout history and provides valuable insights into the ongoing struggle for Native American rights and sovereignty.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.