Stories, quotes and anecdotes from Appalachia. 1880s-1950s era.

Category: Cherokee Nation

Bloody Fellow – Cherokee diplomacy in a time of war (part 2 of 2)

The Cherokee war council meets in Willstown. Bloody Fellow is conscripted to write a deceptive letter to TN Gov. William Blount.

In the early 1790s the Cherokee nation was still strong enough to pose a serious threat to the newly emerging state of Tennessee.

To win this game, you just had to hit that chunkey stone dead center with your stick as it was rolling. It would flop over, and you had won.

Nagoochie made the acquaintance of Jocassée, one of the sweetest of the daughters of Occony. He was rambling, in pursuit of game.

The Cherokee used the stems of Joe-Pye Weeds to suck water from shallow springs, which was convenient since they are often found in wet areas.

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