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This collection presents thirteen traditional Cherokee campfire stories, rooted in an early epoch when man and animal could communicate directly. The volume also includes a brief historical overview of the Cherokee people, outlining their presence and experiences in the United States.
First publish date: 1902
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: James Mooney
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