The Education of Little Tree

Carter, Forrest

ISBN 10: 0826328083 / ISBN 13: 9780826328083

Published by University of New Mexico Press, 2001

Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 4852101-6

Synopsis:

This story has entranced readers of all ages since it was first published twenty-five years ago. The tale tells the story of a boy orphaned very young, who is adopted by his Cherokee grandmother and half-Cherokee grandfather in the Appalachian mountains of Tennessee during the Great Depression. 'Little Tree' as his grandparents call him is shown how to hunt and survive in the mountains, to respect nature in the Cherokee Way, taking only what is needed, leaving the rest for nature to run its course. Little Tree also learns the often callous ways of the white businessmen and tax collectors, and how Grandpa, in hilarious vignettes, scares them away from his illegal attempts to enter the cash economy. Grandma teaches Little Tree the joys of reading and education. But when Little Tree is taken away for schooling by whites, we learn of the cruelty meted out to Indian children in an attempt to assimilate them and of Little Tree's perception of the Anglo world and how it differs from the Cherokee Way.

About the Author: Forrest Carter

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Education of Little Tree
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good