Native Southerners

In "Native Southerners," historian Gregory D. Smithers explores the rich histories, cultures, and social structures of Native American communities in the southeastern United States, from the era before European contact through pivotal events like the Trail of Tears. Drawing on indigenous traditions and colonial records, the book presents a detailed and nuanced portrait of Native societies such as the Cherokees, Creeks, Seminoles, Chickasaws, and Choctaws. It illuminates how these peoples understood themselves and their world, revealing the interconnectedness of community, politics, warfare, and ecology in shaping their histories.