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Cherokee
Culture
Arts and Crafts of the Cherokee
Order
Rodney L. Leftwich
The definitive source book on Cherokee arts and crafts. Lavish with
photographs, this book
gives the historical background of each craft and a clear guide to the
materials and procedures used for making such items as Cherokee baskets,
beadwork, weapons, pottery, weaving, and feather, stone, metal, leather,
and wood crafts. 160 pgs - #741119 - $12.95
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Cherokee Feast of Days
Order
Joyce Sequichie Hifler
A book of meditations for each day of the year, gems of wisdom recorded
in the words of Native speakers. Inspired by the Cherokee tradition of
celebrating a new beginning with the arrival of each new day - 412 pgs
- # 031688s - $10.95 - $5.00
Cherokee Herbal
Order
J.T. Garrett
A practical guide to the medicinal uses of over 450 plants and herbs
as applied in the traditional practices of the Cherokee for the treatment
of over 120 ailments. Explains the healing elements of the Four Directions
and the plants associated with them - 288 pgs - #181967 - $15.00
Cherokee Legends & the Trail of
Tears Order
Tom B. Underwood
A fascinating first-hand account of the “Trail of Tears” by a U.S.
soldier who was there. Legends like “How the Earth was Made” and “Why
the Possum’s Tail Is Bare.” 32
pgs - #741003 - $4.95
Cherokee Little People—The Secrets
and Mysteries of the Yuñwi Tsunsdi
Order
Lynn Lossiah
The Little People are mystical, elf-like beings of Cherokee life
and culture. The writer/artist presents, in captivating words and delightful
art, the historic references and magical stories of these mysterious beings.
Beautiful and informative, with full-page art. 175 pgs - #741224 - $23.95
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Cherokee History, Myths, and Sacred Formulas Order
James Mooney
One of the definitive works on the customs and beliefs of the Cherokee
people for decades. Combined in a single volume, a detailed record of
the history, material culture, oral tradition, language, arts, and religion
of the Eastern Cherokee. 408 pgs - #741278 - $22.00 - $18.65
Cherokee Plants—Their Uses—A 400-Year History Order
P. Hamel & M. Chiltoskey
Over 400 plants are listed along with their traditional uses. Many
conversations with older people in Cherokee, North Carolina. With an explanation
of the spiritual relationship of the Cherokee with their environment.
72 pgs - #BPC500 - $5.95
Cherokee Proud, 2nd ed.
Order
Tony Mack McClure
A guide for tracing and honoring your Cherokee ancestors, the “Bible”
of Cherokee genealogy. How to trace your family through various type of
historical records, applying for tribal enrollment, and appreciating your
tribal heritage. 320 pgs - #572226 - $22.95
The Cherokees: Past and Present
Order
J. Ed Sharpe
A guide to the Cherokee past, giving information on all phases of
the Cherokee life and culture, plus the Cherokee Reservation today—many
full color photos and illustrations. 32 pgs - #741046 - $5.95
Cherokee Words Order
A simplified Cherokee/English Wordbook. Hundreds of words, names and
phrases are given in English, in Cherokee, and in English phonetics. Has
a song & a prayer in Cherokee - 56 pgs #CP043 - $4.95
Medicine of the Cherokee Order
J.T. and Michael Garrett
The holistic experience of human life from the elder teachers of Cherokee
medicine. Using "old teachings" to appreciate and understand
the "medicine way" - 224 pgs - #181371 - $14.00
Seven Clans of the Cherokee Society
Order
Marcelina Reed
A fascinating look into the traditional structure of Cherokee society
of old. Gives clan names in Cherokee and English, descriptions of power
animals, information on the matrilineal system, marriage, government,
and more. Complemented with beautiful full page, full color illustrations
by William Taylor. 32 pgs - #741178 - $4.95
Speak Cherokee Right Now Order
Villie Ruth Walls
Conversational words and phrases in the Cherokee language. A shortcut
to speaking, providing the Cherokee word in English syllables – 32 pgs
- #CP585 - $5.00
Story of the Cherokee People
Order
Tom B. Underwood
A short history from ancient times to modern day of the eastern Cherokee
tribe. This is a good book for young readers as well as adults. Includes
an account of the coerced removal of the tribe to Oklahoma, "The
Trail of Tears" - 48 pgs - #741011 - $6.95
Where Legends Live—A Pictoral Guide to Cherokee Mythic Places
Order
Douglas A. Rossman
The numerous sites in southern Appalachia that hold special significance
for the Cherokee people. They are identified here along with a photo,
map and brief description of the events that occurred. Complemented with
beautifully rendered line drawings of mythic events by Nancy-Lou Patterson.
48 pgs - #741100 - $5.95
Writing Cherokee Order
Writing Cherokee Booklet - One of the handiest writing guides ever
developed for learning how to write in the Cherokee language. Now you
can practice penmanship for the beautifully shaped figures of the Cherokee
syllabary. Used extensively by Sam Hider in his Cherokee classes - #CP468
- $5.00
Cherokee Culture for Children
Aunt Mary, Tell Me a Story
Cherokee Legends and Tales as Told by Mary Chiltoskey
Order
Mary U. Galloway
From “The Legend of the First Woman” to “How the Smokies Were Made,”
Aunt Mary entertains and educates with 30 legends from the Cherokee people. 82
pgs - #863009 - $5.95
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Cherokee Masks Activity Book Order
Sandy & Jesse T. Hummingbird
The authors draw on their Cherokee heritage to produce illustrations
of masks worn by dancers long ago. Masks represent different kinds of
feelings, people or animals. Mos tof the stories included here explain
how people can get along with each other. 32 pgs - #671311 -
$4.95 - $4.45 |
