Indians of the Southeast Series
184 pages
1 illustration, 2 maps
December 2010
978-0-8032-3439-0
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Series Editors' Preface
Acknowledgments
Editorial Policy
Introduction
Chapter 1. Significant Events and Themes at Springplace Mission between 1805 and 1821
Conversion, Moravian Style
Principal Converts to the Moravian Church
James Vann's Rejection of Christianity
Annuity Distribution at Vann's Plantation
Cherokee Education, Moravian Style
Children's Illnesses at the Mission
Removal of Children from the Mission School
Rumors of Mistreatment of Students
Runaway Students
Rumors of Abductions
Rumors of Hunger
Children's "Errant" Behavior
A Child's Death at the Mission
Use of Alcohol
Travelers and Notable Visitors
Earthquakes
Creek War of 1813<EN>14
Chapter 2. Continuity of Traditional Cherokee Cultural Traits
Cherokees' Concept of Land and Land Values
Voices in Cherokee Councils
Moravians and the U.S. Government
Cherokee Agricultural Practices
Cherokee Traditional Rituals and Contact with Christianity
Trade
Cherokee Law and Punishment
Green Corn Ceremony
Ball Play
Cherokee Origin Stories
Cherokees' Responses to Christian Images
Epilogue
Notes