The Moravian Springplace Mission to the Cherokees

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ISBN: 0803234392
ISBN: 9780803234390
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxi, 157 pages) : illustrations, maps
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Edition: Abridged ed.
Publisher: Lincoln, Neb. : University of Nebraska Press, ©2010.

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-157).
Formatted Contents Note:	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 1813-14 -- 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.
Restrictions on Access Note:	NLC staff and students only.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.