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In 1837, sixteen‑year‑old Cherokee Jesse Smoke begins a personal journal that documents the trials faced by his community as they are forced from their homeland along the Trail of Tears. Through Jesse’s eyes, readers gain insight into the daily struggles, cultural traditions, and enduring spirit of the Cherokee people during this turbulent period. The book also includes a historical note that provides context and details about the removal.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Joseph Bruchac
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