John ross cherokee chief biography books
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John Ross, Cherokee Chief
John ross cherokee chief biography books
There is a lot of detailed description of Ross’ untiring efforts to protect and preserve the sovereignty of his people leading up to, during, and after their forced removal in 1838 from their ancestral homelands in the southeastern USA.
But its nuanced discussion and largely direct prose make JRCC an engaging read. The book also provides some maps, a few photos, and timely quotations from Ross and others, all of which adds to its appeal.
To the author’s credit this is not an idealized portrayal.
At the end of some of the chapters he comments on how Ross’ decision making and/or leadership style may have exacerbated what were extremely challenging circumstances facing the Cherokees. In a final concluding chapter entitled In R