M.E. Craddock wrote on 3/18/01 6:21:
>Do you have a good book suggestion for more information on what you state above?
>My mother was 1/2 Cherokee from Blue Ridge Mountains area. She did not bring much native American history with her and died when I was very young. I would like to know more.

Dear Mary,
I learned these legends by sitting around the fire, sharing meals with, and sharing the Ceramonial Pipe with the elders of The Southern Cherokee Tribe. I am sure there are books with these legends in them, but I have not seen them (I ain't looked for any).
You should contact the Eastern Tribe. You may qualify for free medical, free reservation housing, and a share of the casino money. I am sure you could join the Southern Tribe, but there are no benifits, as it is not reognized by the federal government.

Kevin Raper
Piedmont, SC