Add this copy of Cherokees: an Illustrated History to cart. $12.00, fair condition, Sold by Conover Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Martinsville, VA, UNITED STATES, published 1984 by The Five Civilized Tribes Museum.
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Acceptable. 1st Printing. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. pp. 176. Edge and corner wear; no dj; scuffed and scratched; corners are bumped and rubbed; shelf worn; missing the ffep; hinges are weak and cracked; spine has been repaired with tape; ex-library with the usual library markings; overall still a usable and readable copy! Tan cloth quarterbound by green with gilt lettering on the front board and spine. 176 historical and informative pages nicely enhanced by black and white and full-color photographs and illustrations! "Thus began the first major attempt to describe the Cherokee Nation's history and heritage. However, forty years separated the publication of Adair's work from 1735 when he had migrated from England and 'appeared in South Carolina. ' When he first traveled and traded among them, the Cherokees lived simply and happily in their wilderness setting, numbering (according to the most intelligent old traders of the time) 'upwards of 6000 fighting men' in 64 towns and villages which also were 'full of women and children. ' However, during those four decades, the Cherokee warriors not only struggled against Carolinian colonist's but also found themselves in almost constant hostilities against the 'Muskohge' (Creek) nation, to the end that by 1775 their numbers had been reduced to not more than 2300 warriors, 'a great diminution for so short a space of time.'...."
Add this copy of Cherokees: an Illustrated History to cart. $99.50, like new condition, Sold by Pat Cramer,Bookseller rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lewisville, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1984 by Five Civilized Tribes Museum.
Add this copy of Cherokees: an Illustrated History to cart. $100.00, like new condition, Sold by Michael Patrick McCarty, Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New Castle, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1984 by Five Civilized Tribes Museum.
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Like New in Very Good jacket. Size: 0x0x0; In original plastic dustjacket, which has a short tear. 176 pages illustrated by photographs, drawings, and nine double page color plates by various artists. An impressive illustrated history of the tribe from its beginnings in the Carolinas and Georgia and the removal to Oklahoma via the Trail of Tears. Inscribed "For Sam K Who has been a wonderful friend to all of my family for so many years. My thanks, Martha Watson Griffin 1985". Griffin was a noted Oklahoman, rancher, philanthropist, and businesswoman. She married John T. Griffin of Muskogee in 1959, and upon his death assumed leadership of the family's Griffin Television and Griffin Food Company. Mrs. Griffin served on the board of directors of OG&E, the Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the OU Foundation Board. She received the Pioneer Woman Award in Ponca City in 1988 and was the driving force behind the success of the Five Civilized Tribes Museum. She was also the manager of the Watson Ranch and was elected to the American Cattle Breeders Hall of Fame. Martha Griffin White received the prestigious Governor's Arts Award in 1984, and in 1985 Governor Bellmon appointed her to the first State Arts Council. A unique association copy.
