Eoneguski or the Cherokee Chief (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169267428)

Eoneguski Or The Cherokee Chief is a novel written by Robert Strange. The story is set in the early 19th century in the southeastern United States, and it revolves around the life of a Cherokee chief named Eoneguski. The novel is divided into three parts, each of which tells a different part of Eoneguski's story.In the first part, Eoneguski is introduced as a young man who is deeply in love with a white woman named Kate. Despite the racial and cultural differences between them, Eoneguski and Kate are determined to be together. However, their relationship is threatened by the arrival of a group of white settlers who are intent on driving the Cherokee people from their land.The second part of the novel focuses on Eoneguski's efforts to defend his people against the encroaching settlers. He becomes a leader among the Cherokee and works tirelessly to protect his people and their way of life. However, his efforts are ultimately unsuccessful, and the Cherokee are forced to leave their ancestral lands.In the final part of the novel, Eoneguski is an old man, reflecting on his life and the changes that have taken place in the world around him. He is haunted by memories of the past, including his love for Kate and his struggles to protect his people.Eoneguski Or The Cherokee Chief is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of love, loss, and cultural conflict. It offers a vivid and compelling portrait of a time and place in American history that is often overlooked.Early the next morning persons came pouring in from every direction, to witness the obsequies of one so distinguished. Most unvarying solemnity was in the manner of all, but there was no tumultuous expression of grief from any, nor did a tear-drop glisten upon a single cheek. Gideon remarked that, besides the clothes now actually worn by the deceased chief, a large quantity of wearing apparel was laid on the scaffold beside him, and, upon inquiry, he learned that it was the remainder of his wardrobe. His pipe, tomahawk, and scalping-knife were also there; and, as Eoneguski deposited a rifle....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.

Author: Robert Strange
ISBN-10: 1169267424
ISBN-13: 9781169267428
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 156
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.08lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.44d