Perdue, Theda, 1949-

Presents an overview of the history and culture of the Native American peoples of the American Southeast; features an alphabetical listing of notable people, places, treaties, policies, and legislative acts that have affected their lives; provides a chronology of major events in the history of Native peoples; and includes a selection of reference aids.

Chronicles the history of the Native American Cherokee tribe, and describes its early traditions and culture, identifies its ancestral home, and examines the contemporary issues the tribe faces. Includes a chronology, glossary, and suggestions for further reading.

Describes the events and U.S. policies surrounding the Trail of Tears, during which thousands of Cherokee were forced to move west of the Mississippi, and examines this period's legacy for the Cherokee and for American society.