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William Gerald McLoughlin

After the Trail of Tears: The Cherokees' Struggle for Sovereignty, 1839-1880 Paperback – January 1, 1994

by William G. McLoughlin (Author)

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This powerful narrative traces the social, cultural, and political history of the Cherokee Nation during the forty-year period after its members were forcibly removed from the southern Appalachians and resettled in what is now Oklahoma. In this master work, completed just before his death, William McLoughlin not only explains how the Cherokees rebuilt their lives and society, but also recounts their fight to govern themselves as a separate nation within the borders of the United States. Long regarded by whites as one of the 'civilized' tribes, the Cherokees had their own constitution (modeled after that of the United States), elected officials, and legal system. Once re-settled, they attempted to reestablish these institutions and continued their long struggle for self-government under their own laws--an idea that met with bitter opposition from frontier politicians, settlers, ranchers, and business leaders. After an extremely divisive fight within their own nation during the Civil War, Cherokees faced internal political conflicts as well as the destructive impact of an influx of new settlers and the expansion of the railroad. McLoughlin brings the story up to 1880, when the nation's fight for the right to govern itself ended in defeat at the hands of Congress.

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455 pages
Language

English
Publisher

University of North Carolina Press
Publication date

January 1, 1994
Dimensions

6.14 x 1.14 x 9.21 inches
ISBN-10

0807844330
ISBN-13

978-0807844335
Lexile measure

1510L
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Editorial Reviews

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McLoughlin's analysis of Cherokee politics is nuanced, critical, and acute.

Mary Young, University of Rochester

"McLoughlin's analysis of Cherokee politics is nuanced, critical, and acute.

Mary Young, University of Rochester"

A compelling study that should appeal to general readers as well as scholars.

"Southern Cultures"

A new standard work for decades to come.

"Journal of Southern History"

An expert chronicle . . . and the crowning achievement in the distinguished career of the late McLoughlin.

"Kirkus Reviews"

The late William G. McLoughlin . . . details as no other historian has the revitalization of a southern Indian nation after removal.

"North Carolina Historical Review"

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This powerful narrative traces the social, cultural, and political history of the Cherokee Nation during the forty-year period after its members were forcibly removed from the southern Appalachians and resettled in what is now Oklahoma. In this master work, completed just before his death, the author not only explains how the Cherokees rebuilt their lives and society, but also recounts their fight to govern themselves as a separate nation within the borders of the United States.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of North Carolina Press; New edition (January 1, 1994)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 455 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0807844330
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0807844335
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1510L
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.41 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 1.14 x 9.21 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #2,150,426 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #4,776 in Native American Demographic Studies
- #9,371 in Native American History (Books)
- #56,038 in U.S. State & Local History

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Jeremy D Raincrow

Kinda Misleading.

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2010

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Read this book after reading another. John Ross is portrayed in quite a different light in each book. He is portrayed positively in this one. After reading both books I am under the impression that John Ross meant well but did several things wrong and was not respected by the U.S. government but instead exploited by them. He seemed to always do what was best for himself and say it was what was best for his people.

3 people found this helpful

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2017

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Great Book. Highly recommend this seller.

Interesting read!

Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2019

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I’m enjoying reading this book and the history of my tribe.

Comprehensive Cherokee polital upheaval after the Trail of Tears

Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2011

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I must confess that I bought this book because I write historical fiction about the Cherokees during the time period immediately after 1839. It proved very beneficial in many ways, however I found very little about the common Cherokee. The individuals who were not Chiefs or part of the political struggles of the tribe. However, if you are looking for a very well told account of the struggle as a nation, this is a very good book.

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Alan R. Mullinix

Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2014

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This book is recommended for a true historical account of the Cherokee after removal.

Good book to follow Trail Of Tears.

Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2015

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Excellent book to follow Trail Of Tears.

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2013

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I got this to learn more about a relatives role in the Native American relocation process known as the "Trail of Tears". It reads like a government official report and supply list. Zzzzzzzz.... How can the author make something has historically important less interesting. Two stars for the facts, but not the kind of book you feel compelled to read for very long. Dry, uninteresting details presented with a total lack of imagination. Go to the store and read out loud the names of the products on a shelf and the companies blurbs. That is about the speed of this book.

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Donald T. Francis

Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2014

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great book

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