Myths of the Cherokee (Native American)

by James Mooney

Book Overview

Noted anthropologist James Mooney (1861-1921) spent much of his life studying American Indians. In North Carolina, he lived for several years with the Cherokee, studying their language, culture, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486289079
• Release Date: March 1996
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.3" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Great Cultural History of North Carolina's Cherokees

If you are interested in American Indian culture, you'll really enjoy this book. James Mooney researched and wrote this in the late 1800s just as the Cherokee culture was in danger of dying out. He recorded their myths,legends and language for posterity. A teenaged Cherokee in North Carolina told me they use this book today in their classes. He said it was an inspiring reference, and I agree. Fascinating; the "real thing." And Mooney's life was also very interesting. There is a separate biography of that "The Indian Man."