The Memoirs of Lt. Henry Timberlake
King, Duane H.
This is the first modern scholarly edition of what is considered the most detailed ethnographic account of Cherokee life in the late 18th century. TimberlakeAAA1/2s memoirs describe the months he spent living with the Cherokees then escorting a delegation to London to meet King George III. He provides details of daily life, including ceremonies, games, the role of women, the preparation of food, and the creation of weapons, baskets, and potter...
