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Books about the
Cherokee available at the Craddock Center
Storytelling Books
Living Stories of the Cherokee, Collected and Edited by Barbara R.
Duncan, The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, NC. 1998.
This book is a
collection of Cherokee stories and presents seventy-two traditional and
contemporary tales from the Easter Band of Cherokee Indians in North
Carolina as told by six Cherokee storytellers who learned their art and
their stories from family and community.
Aunt Mary, Tell Me a
Story, A collection of Cherokee Legends and Tales as told by Mary
Ulmer Chiltoshkey, Cherokee Publications, Cherokee, North Carolina, 1990.
These stories are told
in Aunt Mary style so that they keep the truths foremost, for that is what
makes them myths or legends. They teach about the animals and men created
by the Great One. The stories chosen are the most favorite stories told by
members of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee.
Cherokee Animal
Tales, Edited by George F. Scheer and Illustrated by Robert
Frankenberg, Council Oak Books, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1968.
Thirteen short tales
about animal pranks selected by an American history specialist specialist.
The Library Journal.
Children Books
Wilma Mankiller, Principal Chief of the Cherokees, Melissa Schwarz,
Chelsea House Publishers, Philadelphia, 1987.
The biography of Mankiller who was the first woman to head the Cherokee
Nation. She encouraged her people to work together toward change, drawing
strength from their rich and distinctive heritage.
Yonder Mountain, A Cherokee Legend, Told by Robert H. Bushyhead and
written by Kay Thorpe Bannon. Illustrated by Kristina Rodanas, Marshall
Cavendish, New York, 2002.
This book retells a Native American folktale as a lesson for young
readers.
Curious One, A Cherokee Story, Told by Robert H. Bushyhead, written
by Kay Thorpe Bannon. Illustrated by Revina Sneed, Lobster Cove Publishing
Company, Gloucester, MA 2001
The story takes place in the post European days in the mountains of North
Carolina. The adventures of the curious little girl came out of the rich
story telling sessions of Mr. Bushyhead’s childhood.
General Information
History, Myths, and Sacred Formulas of the Cherokees, James Mooney,
Bright Mountain Books, Inc. 1992.
Considered the most comprehensive description of the culture and spirit of
the Cherokees. This book contains the full texts of Myths of the Cherokee
and The Sacred Formulas of the Cherokee, originally published by the
Bureau of American Ethnology in 1900 and 1891.
Seven Clans of the Cherokee Society, Marcelina Reed, Cherokee
Publications, Cherokee, North Carolina, 1993.
This small book gives a general overview of the Cherokee society and
festivals.
The Cherokee Past and Present, An Authentic Guide to the Cherokee
People, J. Ed. Sharpe, Cherokee Publications, North Carolina, 1970.
A quick reference of Cherokee history, language, food, government, and
much more.
Cherokee Heritage Trails Guidebook, Barbara R. Duncan and Brett H.
Riggs, The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, NC, 2003.
This guidebook offers a unique journey into the homeland of the Eastern
Band of Cherokee Indians in the mountains of North Carolina, Tennessee,
and Georgia. The book is organized around seven geographical hubs or
communities within the original Cherokee homeland.
History
Storm in the Mountains, Vernon H. Crow, Press of the Museum of the
Cherokee Indian, Cherokee, NC 1982.
Thomas’ Legion was one of the most unusual fighting units of the American
Civil War. Composed of Cherokee Indians and mountaineers from Southern
Appalachia. Vern Crow shares fast moving account in this gap in
Confederate military history.
Spiritual
The Cherokee Full Circle, A Practical Guide to Cermonies and Traditions,
J. T. Garrett and Michael Tlanusta Garrett, Bear & Company, Rochester, VT,
2002.
This book gathers techniques representing Native American cultures to
teach the inherent dynamics of right relationship and apply them to the
healing path.
Medicine of the Cherokee, The Way of Right Relationship, J. T.
Garrett and Michael Tlanusta Garrett, Bear & Company, Rochester, VT, 2002
Discover the holistic experience of human life from the elder teachers of
Cherokee Medicine. This book offers us wisdom on circle gatherings,
natural herbs and healing, and other ways to reduce stress in our daily
lives.
Walking on the Wind, Cherokee Teachings for Harmony and Balance,
Michael Tlanusta Garrett, Bear & Company, Rochester, VT, 2002
Blending his background as an Eastern Cherokee with his skills as a
counselor, Michael Garrett teaches us how to make sense of our experiences
in life, see beauty in them, and be at peace with our choices.
Meditations with The Cherokee, Prayers, Songs, and Stories of Healing
and Harmony, J. T. Garrett, Bear & Company, Rochester, VT, 2002
Collection of active meditations for reconnecting with the natural
intelligence that is our birthright.
Video
Cherokee, The Principal People. The history and culture of the Eastern
Band of the Cherokee Nation. Length 56:46
CD – Music
The Blue Clan, Authentic Pre-European Songs
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Saturday, January 31, 2009 ---“Winged for the Heart”,
7:30 p.m., Fannin County High School, Performing Arts Center
Marian Wright Edelman
5TH Annual Helen Lewis Lecturer
On Friday, February 6, 2009, The Craddock Center will present the Fifth
Annual Helen Lewis Lecture. The series of lectures was established in
honor of anthropologist, Dr. Helen Lewis, to focus on a specific area of
Appalachian life and culture. We are pleased to announce the 2009
lecturer will be Marian Wright Edelman, the Founder and President of the
Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) in Washington, D.C.
Admission is free and no reservations are required. — TLS
Monday, March 2, 2009 — Spring Preaching Workshop.
9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
at Cherry Log Christian Church. Topic: “Preaching the End Time”. No
charge but reservations are required.
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