Perspectives on the Trail of Tears

Between 1838 and 1839 thousands of American Indians were forced to abandon their native lands and homes and journey to regions west of the Mississippi River. In this march 4,000 of 15,000 Cherokee lost their lives. In The Trail of Tears: The Tragedy of the American Indians follow the Cherokee on their sorrowful journey, discover the impetus behind the government's quest for westward expansion, and learn the perspectives of those who endured this forced removal, as well as the views of the individuals who intiated it.