The Memoirs of Lt. Henry Timberlake: The Story of a Soldier, Adventurer, and Emissary to the Cherokees, 1756-1765

This is the first modern scholarly edition of what is considered the most detailed ethnographic account of Cherokee life in the late 18th century. Timberlakes memoirs describe the months he spent living with the Cherokees then escorting a delegation to London to meet King George III. He provides details of daily life including ceremonies games the role of women the preparation of food and the creation of weapons baskets and pottery. This edition pairs the original text with extensive footnotes and annotiations a new introduction index and more than 100 illustrations including artifacts maps period artwork and contemporary artwork.