Laws Of The Cherokee Nation, Passed During The Years 1839-1867

This is a valuable historical document containing the compiled laws of the Cherokee Nation enacted between 1839 and 1867. A crucial resource for understanding the legal and political development of the Cherokee Nation during a transformative period in its history, these laws reflect the Nation's efforts to establish and maintain a sovereign government. Researchers and anyone interested in Native American history, legal history, or 19th-century American history will find this collection of laws an essential primary source. The book provides insight into the social, economic, and political life of the Cherokee people as they navigated challenges and asserted their rights. This compilation offers a window into the Cherokee Nation's attempts to reconcile its traditions with the pressures of a rapidly changing world.

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