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Name: Walking the trail
Author: Jerry Ellis

With a packed backpack, Jerry Ellis sets out in late autumn to walk the historic Cherokee Trail of Tears, the 900‑mile journey the Cherokees were forced to take in 1838. Moving through small southern towns, winding roads, and quiet forests, he follows the footsteps of his ancestors and meets the contemporary communities that now line the trail. Through these encounters, Ellis encounters the lingering pain of that forced relocation, observes the beauty of modern rural life, and reflects on the resilience and character of those who carried this arduous journey. The book offers a personal and descriptive exploration of the Trail of Tears, its impact on the Cherokee people, and its modern echo in the southern United States.

First publish date: 1991

Genre: Memoir/Travel Memoir

Authors: Jerry Ellis

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