Catawba Nation: Treasures in History

by Thomas J Blumer, Robert P. Smith (Foreword by), E. Fred Sanders (Afterword)

Overview

The story of one of the few original Native American communities of the Carolinas, whose rich and fascinating history can be dated back to 2400 BC.

While the Catawba once inhabited a large swath of land that covered parts of North and South Carolina, and managed to remain in the Carolinas during the notorious Trail of Tears, most Catawba now live on a reservation in York County, South Carolina. In Catawba Nation, longtime tribal historian Thomas J. Blumer seeks to preserve and present the history of this resilient people.
 
Blumer chronicles Catawba history, such as Hernando de Soto’s meeting with the Lady of Cofitachique, the leadership of Chief James Harris, and the fame of potter Georgia Harris, who won the National Heritage Award for her art. Using an engaging mix of folklore, oral history, and historical records, Blumer weaves an accessible history of the tribe, preserving their story of suffering and survival for future generations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781625844224
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	05/10/2022
Series:	American Heritage
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	115
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Thomas J. Blumer served for nineteen years as the Catawba tribal historian and still works with the tribe, helping to preserve their rich history. He has published over 200 articles in a variety of publications and three other books on the Catawba Indians.