Cherokee Nation

Robert J. Conley is the author of over seventy books. The Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers and Storytellers named him Wordcrafter of the Year for 1997. He was presented with the Cherokee Medal of Honor in 2000. An enrolled member of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokees, Conley lives with his wife, Evelyn, in Norman, Oklahoma.

"Present-day Americans ought to know about their fellow Native American citizens and this book provides that kind of knowledge. The author is well qualified to teach readers, as he is a member of the Cherokee tribe.... This fascinating book, comprised of 31 short chapters, deserves a careful reading." - USA Today Magazine "This is an excellent resource and an essential reference for those who desire to understand and know more about the history of the Cherokee Nation. Educators will appreciate the bonus of suggestions for further reading and the glossary at the end of each chapter. Any reader will enjoy the writing style, which allows one to learn about the history of the Cherokee Nation while being captivated by Conley's storytelling skill." - Multicultural Review "The Cherokee Nation comes highly recommended and should be considered required reading for anyone interested in the history of the Cherokee Nation and the American Indians." - Journal of the West"