The Cherokees

A Captivating Guide to the History of a Native American Tribe, the Cherokee Removal, and the Trail of Tears

By: Captivating History

Narrated by: Jay Herbert

Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

The Cherokee were the first Native American tribe to develop a syllabic written language.

They were also the first Native American tribe to have a written constitution and the first Native American tribe to have a newspaper. And the list goes on and on. The Cherokee are one of the most fascinating Indigenous tribes in the United States of America. The Cherokee managed to assimilate themselves within the US. And yet, they were sent far across the country, exiled from their ancestral homelands.

What happened on their journey during the Trail of Tears? What side did they pick when the Civil War exploded onto the scene? Who led them to victory and brutal, brutal defeat? The truth is inside this audiobook.

Their story is one of the harshest in US history. The Cherokee suffered hardships practically from the moment they were born to the moment they died. From the Trail of Tears to the residential school system, their story is fraught with complications.

In this new, exposing, and honest retelling of the Cherokee, you will hear about the highs and lows of the Cherokee tribe, including the stories and moments that are often pushed under the rug.

Here’s a taste of what you will discover along the way:

• The life of the Cherokee before the Europeans ever set foot on the shores of the United States
• In-depth research on the many treaties drawn between the Europeans and the Cherokee
• Details about President Jackson’s Trail of Tears and those who died along the way
• The ways the Cherokee assimilated in the United States
• The truth about life as a Cherokee on the reservation
• Revelations about residential schools
• The Cherokee police force
• The first female principal chief of the Cherokee
• And much more!

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Worth listening

Not prejudice. More than is taught in schools. I recommend hearing to learn more facts.

the cherokees

i thoroughly enjoyed this book. i love all of the books by this author. they are very easy to read

So many interesting facts presented

This book lives up to the standards of most of the Captivating History books that I've read or listened to so far. Lots of interesting information and quotes from first-hand or contemporary accounts. The story of the Cherokees, and Native Americans in general, is tragic. Too often the details are hidden or glossed over. It's good to have books like this to bring out the story which deserves to be told. My only complaint is that I don't think Jay Herbert is the right narrator for these types of non-fiction, historical accounts. He did a better job in this book than in others I've heard to not sound quite so sing-songy, but I believe it's just the nature of his voice, which makes him a better fit for narrating the Captivating History for Kids series of audiobooks.

I'm far past 1/4 but I have princess in ancestry.

I am Creek/Cherokee I don't make the cut but consider myself indigenous none the less because of ancestry.com says I have chief and princess in my bloodline.

illuminating

surprisingly, attending a public school in the deep south of the United States, I actually learned a decent amount about the native tribes of the region. Cherokee, of course, being among them. I had also gained knowledge, due to my step-family being of Cherokee blood. even so, I still learned much more from this book, especially during the Civil War days.

I know this is a brief overview, but I do feel like there could be a bit more.

and Jay Herbert has much improved

Basic history

Good basic timeline of Cherokee people as related to US government. For those already steeped in the basics they should look to longer treatises. Narration was low key but that seemed appropriate and one could hear the voice of a native story teller throughout.

Great book.

Learned so much about Native American history. If you have any interest in how our country treated (or mistreated) the Native American’s, it is a must read. Okay

Heritage

As a native member, the stories are hard to hear, but important to know. This was well written and the narration was great!

This book gives proper insights to a people .

This book gives insight on the triumph s and tragedy of the Cherokee people . there is a Wonderful blessing in the last chapter.