Boy Emathla knows the rites of initiation into manhood will demand the best of mind, body, and spirit. What he doesnt know is how quickly mounting tensions in the nation will bring about a great conflict, challenging him to his core. The Strong Current, Robert Days debut novel, follows Emathla, a rising youth living in the fictional Creek Indian village of Autauga, located in modern day central Alabama. Trained by the tribes master storyteller for their transitional ceremony, Emathla and his fellow initiates face their ...
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Boy Emathla knows the rites of initiation into manhood will demand the best of mind, body, and spirit. What he doesnt know is how quickly mounting tensions in the nation will bring about a great conflict, challenging him to his core. The Strong Current, Robert Days debut novel, follows Emathla, a rising youth living in the fictional Creek Indian village of Autauga, located in modern day central Alabama. Trained by the tribes master storyteller for their transitional ceremony, Emathla and his fellow initiates face their final days alone, fasting in preparation for the most important day of their livesa ceremony that marks their initiation into manhood. Relating fictional events through a sharp historical lens, author Day paints a daring portrait of a young Creek Indians ultimate transition from child to leader of his nations warriors. In a setting steeped in culturally relevant detail, The Strong Current chronicles Emathlas physical and spiritual journey, his triumphs and failures, while simultaneously painting a portrait of Creek Indian life and culture during the volatile years directly preceding the War of 1812.
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