From the publisher’s description:
The Cherokees are one of the largest Indian tribes in the United States. They are often noted for establishing a republican form of government and an 84-character written alphabet to preserve their language. The Cherokees presents an accurate portrayal of the history and culture of these North American Indian peoples.
Perdue, Theda (NHC Fellow, 2003–04). The Cherokees. Indians of North America. Philadelphia: Chelsea House, 2005. ISBN 9780791083475.