The Cherokees Past and Present

by J. Ed Sharpe

A small book with a lot of information. Cherokee history, language, food, dwellings, clothing, arts and crafts, government, religion, legends, and games is given. The author presents an accurate and easy-to-read account of the Cherokee people.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

32 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1970

Reviews

[George L Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

George C.

This book was very informative and a good read. I am part Cherokee Indian I want to learn more about my about my family. Dad told some stories but not all.

[Nichole · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of the pages talk about the Cherokee people only in the past tense, even for things that don't seem past? I want to do more research on this book.

[Jordyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book covers everything you need to know about Cherokee Indians. It includes facts about their government to their clothing. It also included a timeline of events that occurred before the Revolutionary War and slightly glimpsed over the treaties signed by the Indians. It is a short thirty-two page book, but it was a very useful resource and is recommended to everyone!

[Val · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great starting place for an overview of Cherokee history, especially for children who are studying above and beyond the standard incomplete information provided in American history textbooks. The illustrations are especially helpful, including those on Cherokee games, the Council House and the information on Cherokee foods that are such a staple of the American diet today. The only complaint I would have is there is not enough note of Cherokee legends and the Trail of Tears has only one mention. This book is geared more towards the Eastern band of the Cherokees, with little mention of the Western Band in Oklahoma. All in all it is a good precursor prior to a visit to Cherokee, NC and the Qualla Boundary.

[Rose Klix · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is 32 page book is jam packed with all sorts of information about the Cherokee. The table of contents lists origin and history, language, food, dwellings, clothing, artistry and craftsmanship, Cherokee country map, government, spirituality, weapons and warfare, legends and myths, games Cherokee words, Cherokee today and maps and FAQs. It's a great starting place for Cherokee information.

[Wilani Wahl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a quick and easy read to learn about the Cherokee Indians. I found it full of interesting information and it was an enjoyable research source as well as one I will refer to often.