Cherokee Warrior

October 16th 2020
Great Smoky National Mountains National Park straddles two states. Mom and I had left Gatlinburg, Tennessee and were once again driving through the park and beginning our descent into the North Carolina side. The road was pointing steeply downhill and Baron von Zoom was not happy. The old car’s brakes shuddered from the exertion. I was relieved when the car in front of us pulled off the road and ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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I am 41 years old. I am currently living in New York and enjoying my life as a semi-retired teacher. Although I spend a most of my time in domestic tranquility it is my aim to take one major solo trip each year. My three most recent journeys are a pilgrimage through the Holy Land, a crazy month in Cambodia, and a return to India. Life is one gloriously unpredictable mess. My travels have taken me to many different places and I hope to experience and venture out to many more. I have filled in many of the gaps between my 2000 graduation up until today. Well apart from the five years living in... full info

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12th February 2022

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

The Cherokee
Having been brought up with Westerns on Black & White TV, the Red Indian Nations of North America fascinated me. My favourite was Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce which I believe was part of the Cherokee Nation. The Cherokee often featured in the Westerns and I always hoped they'd one day win. Thanks for introducing that it there is a town or village named Cherokee. Did memories of Chief Joseph per chance feature there?

13th February 2022

Tommy No Papers
TWR

Cherokee
Cowboys and Indians was still big on the elementary playground when I was growing up. My dad loved all those old westerns too. Although, I am pretty sure that Chief Joseph was from way out in the far western states.

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