Memoir of Catherine Brown a Christian Indian of the Cherokee Nation 1825 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419177118)

The Memoir of Catherine Brown is a historical book written by Rufus Anderson that tells the life story of Catherine Brown, a Christian Indian belonging to the Cherokee Nation in 1825. The book was published in the 19th century and is considered a valuable source of information about the Cherokee people and their way of life during that time.Catherine Brown was born in 1800 in the Cherokee Nation, which was located in what is now the southeastern United States. She was the daughter of a Cherokee mother and a Scottish father who was a Christian missionary. As a child, Catherine was sent to a mission school where she learned to read and write in English and became a devout Christian.The book describes Catherine's life as a Christian Indian, her education at the mission school, and her experiences as a teacher and missionary to her own people. It also provides insights into the cultural and religious practices of the Cherokee people, including their beliefs about death and the afterlife.Throughout the book, Anderson provides a detailed account of the struggles and challenges faced by Catherine and her people, including the forced relocation of the Cherokee Nation to Indian Territory in the 1830s, known as the Trail of Tears. The book is a testament to Catherine's resilience and her unwavering faith in God in the face of adversity.Overall, The Memoir of Catherine Brown is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique perspective on the history of the Cherokee people and their interactions with Christian missionaries during the 19th century.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: Rufus Anderson
ISBN-10: 1419177117
ISBN-13: 9781419177118
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/17/2005
Pages: 184
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d