HISTORY
Vander Hook, Sue

Trail of Tears

(4) YA Essential Events series. This book chronicles the history of the Cherokee Nation from its first contact with Europeans to the present day. Vander Hook sensitively and honestly addresses the broken treaties, ensuing federal lawsuits, and forced relocation of the Cherokee from their homeland to Oklahoma. Numerous archival illustrations and sidebars (which are useful but tend to encroach on the main text) enhance the readable narrative. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

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