This autobiography describes Forrest Carter's boyhood with his Cherokee grandparents in the mountains of Tennessee. Carter, called "Little Tree" by his grandparents, who took him in when he was orphaned at the age of 5, recounts his boyhood years in prose which combines a child's innocence with a gift for storytelling. The book contains hair-raising and often hilarious stories and is infused with the traditional native wisdom of the Cherokee. The late Forrest Carter was Storyteller-in-Council to the Cherokee Nation and the ...
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This autobiography describes Forrest Carter's boyhood with his Cherokee grandparents in the mountains of Tennessee. Carter, called "Little Tree" by his grandparents, who took him in when he was orphaned at the age of 5, recounts his boyhood years in prose which combines a child's innocence with a gift for storytelling. The book contains hair-raising and often hilarious stories and is infused with the traditional native wisdom of the Cherokee. The late Forrest Carter was Storyteller-in-Council to the Cherokee Nation and the author of "Gone To Texas", the basis of the film "The Outlaw Josey Wales".
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Very good. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.
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Near Fine in Fine jacket. Fourth printing. Foxed on the page edges else near fine in fine price-clipped dustwrapper. Purported autobiography of a Cherokee orphan that became a much beloved book before it was revealed that the author was not of Indian ancestry. Basis for a 1997 film, co-scripted by Earl Hamner, Jr. and featuring James Cromwell and Graham Greene.'.
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 044002319X. Stated first printing. Gift inscription on front paste-down (barely visible on the brown endpaper), else very good in a very good (crease to rear flap) dust jacket.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 044002319X. Stated first printing. Near fine in a near fine (hint of age toning to rear panel and flap edges) dust jacket. An attractive, well preserved copy.; 216 pages.
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. Hardcover. 8vo. Published by Delacorte Press., New York, 1976. X, 216 pgs. First Edition/First Printing. DJ has light shelf-wear present to the DJ extremities. Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. This novel was originally thought to be Carter's autobiographically story of being an orphan raised by his Cherokee Indian grandparents. Carter claimed to be part Cherokee and was thought to be a cowboy drifter. However, he fooled his publisher and most of his readers with his fictional account. Carter was actually living a double life and had been an avid segregationist and a speech writer for Alabama Governor George Wallace. The 1992 story, The Real Education of Little Tree (published in Texas Monthly), covers the history of Carter (who was actually Asa Earl Carter) and his fake autobiography a fascinating story that is stranger than fiction. EB; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 216 pages.
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Book is in good condition and may contain underlining or highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include library labels. May not contain miscellaneous items (toys, dvds, etc). We offer 100% money back guarantee and fast customer support.
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This item is fairly worn, but continues to work perfectly. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn corners, bends, tears, small stains, and partial water damage. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing, if applicable. Pages may include excessive notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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This book is my bible. Absolutely wonderful. It should be in all school curriculums.
Star75401
Jan 29, 2010
The debate as to whether Carter was indian or not merely detracts from the story. There is no one who can read this book and not spot the truth within as well as having been there themselves. Thoroughly enjoyed this book and have recommended it numerous times.