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By the Fire We Carry
Book • 2024
Rebecca Nagle's "By the Fire We Carry" is a powerful account of the generations-long fight for justice on Native land, culminating in a landmark Supreme Court decision.
The book masterfully interweaves the history of the Muskogee people and the author's own Cherokee Nation, shedding light on the complexities of tribal sovereignty.
Nagle explores the legal battles, the historical injustices, and the enduring resilience of Native Americans.
The narrative delves into the author's personal connection to the events, adding a poignant dimension to the historical account.
Ultimately, the book serves as a call for greater understanding and justice.
The book masterfully interweaves the history of the Muskogee people and the author's own Cherokee Nation, shedding light on the complexities of tribal sovereignty.
Nagle explores the legal battles, the historical injustices, and the enduring resilience of Native Americans.
The narrative delves into the author's personal connection to the events, adding a poignant dimension to the historical account.
Ultimately, the book serves as a call for greater understanding and justice.
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; a book that has received significant praise.


Leah Litman

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as a powerful new book detailing a landmark Supreme Court case concerning Native American land rights in Oklahoma.


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