E-book Category: History E-book Title: Myths of the Cherokee Author: James Mooney Book Description: Published: 1900, 250 pages
"Myths of the Cherokee" is from the 19th Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology. This 19th century collection of Cherokee myths and legends was written by the noted anthropologist James Mooney. (1861-1921)
Mooney lived with the Cherokee for several years, and made every effort to present an accurate record of Cherokee lore during a period in American history when many authors were attributing stories of questionable origin to the Cherokee Peoples. This book is one of the more popular books about Native American Myth and folklore. It contains well over 100 myths, legends, and historical traditions of the Cherokee People.
