Cherokee Legends and the Trail of Tears Author:Thomas Bryan Underwood, Tom B. Underwood First printed in 1956, and now in its 20th printing, this little book contains a fascinating, first hand account of the "Trail of Tears" by a U.S. soldier who was there. Legends like "How the Earth was Made" and "Why the Possum's Tail Is Bare" will delight and entertain.
Lots of info in this little book. Cover has an interesting Cherokee drawing and the explanation is on the flip side. The simple, colorful illustrations are intriguing.