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

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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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.

Well Read and emphasized!

A version of history that needs to be heard! Excellent audio and visualization. Highly Recommended to Boomers!

the cherokees

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

Better Than I Expected

I was nervous at first by the author's introduction that this was going to be basically a left leaning diatribe. However, the author gave a great overview of the history of the Cherokee. I myself am Cherokee and walk that fine line between being an American and a Cherokee. This book helped give the perspective of the Cherokee and stated facts more than opinions. I too share the author's hope that the future will be better.

Worth listening

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