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Ties That Bind: The Story of an AfroCherokee Family in Slavery and Freedom (American Crossroads),Used
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This beautifully written book, now in its second edition, tells the haunting saga of a quintessentially American family. In the late 1790s, Shoe Boots, a famed Cherokee warrior and successful farmer, acquired an African slave named Doll. Over the next thirty years, Shoe Boots and Doll lived together as master and slave and also as lifelong partners who, with their children and grandchildren, experienced key events in American historyincluding slavery, the Creek War, the founding of the Cherokee Nation and subsequent removal of Native Americans along the Trail of Tears, and the Civil War. This is the gripping story of their lives, in slavery and in freedom.Meticulously crafted from historical and literary sources, Ties That Bind vividly portrays the members of the Shoeboots family. Doll emerges as an especially poignant character, whose life is mostly known through the records of things done to herher purchase, her marriage, the loss of her childrenbut also through her moving petition to the federal government for the pension owed to her as Shoe Boots's widow. A sensitive rendition of the hard realities of black slavery within Native American nations, the book provides the fullest picture we have of the myriad complexities, ironies, and tensions among African Americans, Native Americans, and whites in the first half of the nineteenth century.Updated with a new preface and an appendix of key primary sources, this remains an essential book for students of Native American history, African American history, and the history of race and ethnicity in the United States.
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- Q: What is 'Ties That Bind' about? A: 'Ties That Bind' tells the story of an Afro-Cherokee family navigating life in slavery and freedom, focusing on the relationship between Shoe Boots, a Cherokee warrior, and his African slave, Doll.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Ties That Bind'? A: The book is authored by Tiya Miles, a scholar known for her work on African American and Native American history.
- Q: What is the publication date of the second edition? A: The second edition of 'Ties That Bind' was published on June 23, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does 'Ties That Bind' have? A: 'Ties That Bind' consists of 416 pages, providing an in-depth look at its historical narrative.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it accessible for easy reading and handling.
- Q: Is 'Ties That Bind' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is essential for students of Native American history, African American history, and race and ethnicity in the United States.
- Q: Does the book include primary sources? A: Yes, the second edition includes an appendix of key primary sources to enhance the historical context.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Ties That Bind'? A: The book explores themes of slavery, freedom, identity, and the complexities of relationships between African Americans and Native Americans.
- Q: Is this book a work of fiction or non-fiction? A: 'Ties That Bind' is a non-fiction book, meticulously crafted from historical and literary sources.
- Q: Can I find additional resources about the author or the book's themes? A: Yes, readers can explore Tiya Miles's other works and related academic articles for further understanding of the book's themes.