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by John H. Williams (Author)
The Mountain That Was God by John H. Williams is a non-fiction book that explores the culture and history of the Cherokee people who lived in the Great Smoky Mountains. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of Cherokee life. In the first part, Williams discusses the Cherokee belief system and their relationship with the natural world. He describes how the Cherokee saw the mountains as sacred and believed that they were inhabited by powerful spirits. Williams also delves into the Cherokee creation story and their understanding of the afterlife. The second part of the book focuses on the history of the Cherokee people, including their interactions with European settlers and the Trail of Tears. Williams describes how the Cherokee were forced to leave their homeland and relocate to Oklahoma, and how this traumatic event impacted their culture and way of life. The final part of the book looks at the modern-day Cherokee Nation and the efforts they have made to preserve their language, traditions, and culture. Williams discusses the role of the Cherokee Nation in contemporary American society and the challenges they face in maintaining their identity in the face of assimilation. Overall, The Mountain That Was God provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the culture and history of the Cherokee people. Williams draws on a wide range of sources, including interviews with Cherokee elders, historical documents, and his own experiences living among the Cherokee. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American history and culture.1911. This little book is about the great peak which the Indians named �������Tacoma������� but which is officially called �������Rainier.������� It aims to show the grandest and most accessible of our extinct volcanoes from all points of view. Like the glacial rivers, its text will be found a narrow stream flowing swiftly amidst great mountain scenery. Its abundant illustrations cover not only the giants' fairyland south of the peak, but also the equally stupendous scenes that await the adventurer who penetrates the harder trails and climbs the greater glaciers of the north and east slopes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
