Toward the Setting Sun: John Ross, the Cherokees, and the Trail of Tears Paperback – March 27, 2012

An enlightening book and a condemnation of the white men's deception and terror. The sadness will never cease to exist.

Brian Hicks brings us a great book--reads like a novel ,researched as a historical treatise. The story of yet another American tragedy... A proud people nearly destroyed.

Since I bought this item as a gift and have not heard from the recipient, I cannot say more than that the book arrived here on time and looked to be in excellent condition. From the excerpt that I saw in Smithsonian magazine, it is interestingly and beautifully researched and written. For those interested in the subject of our government's treatment of the Indian tribes, it is a good choice, as, from what I could tell from the bit that I saw, it presents a fair and accurate assessment of the attitudes and background against which that treatment was played out. I would highly recommend it.

I bought this to use as a source for a training lesson I am writing for my employer(a museum) about the political conflicts amongst the Cherokee Indians before their removal from the southeastern US, and the open Civil War fought in 1839 between the signers of the Treaty Of New Echota in 1835, and the holdouts forced to walk the Trail of Tears in 1838. The treaty signers violated a law barring sale of Cherokee land without approval from the full tribal council. This book tells the sad tale of assassinations that took place in 1839, after the arrival of the deported Indians.

I read this book for my own edification and knowledge of what our government promised and reneged on time and time again on our First Nation neighbors. We should all be ashamed of that history. The book is eye opening. Should be required reading for all Americans.

This is a chapter of American History I never learned in school. Hicks tells it with suspense and riveting detail that kept my attention through every minute of his presentation of Chief John Ross's extraordinary life. Ross may be as important to American History as any American president... not because of the external monuments he built, but because of his challenges, on behalf of the Cherokee Nation, seeking the upholding of the US Constitution, over four decades, while negotiating directly with 7 US Presidents, speaking before Congress, and winning a case before the Supreme Court.I don't think we can have a clear and fair understanding of the American historical record without considering the implications this story.

Informative tale of abuse of trust and out and out lying and terrorism by the US government. The writing is frequently B-grade detective novel level, but the history is interesting and infuriating.

Thank you for writing this important book. This was a shameful part of the government’s treatment of the Cherokee and while it was difficult to read at times, it is a part of history that needs to be told. Sincere thanks to you, Mr. Hicks

Great history book

Looking forward to reading it, I don't know a lot about this part of American history but want to find out.