Cherokee History and the Spirit Family

<p class=ql-align-justify>Thoroughly researched and eloquently told by author and Spirit family descendant James Barnes this resonant non-fiction history showcases the amazing resiliency of a people who refuse to let suffering keep them from maintaining joy love and cultural identity. Follow the Spirit family from 1826-1910 through one of the darkest periods of cultural persecution in our nation's history as they fight grieve and advocate for the Cherokee Nation's sovereignty in the face of steep opposition from the United States government. </p><p class=ql-align-justify><br></p><p class=ql-align-justify>A multi-generational account of perseverance and hope Barnes skillfully weaves his family's and Nation's history together to bring both alive. Providing both a broad historical canvas for understanding Cherokee history and an intimate view of family lives during the critical periods of removal the Civil War and Allotment this book will resonate deeply with audiences of all backgrounds.</p><p><br></p>