Catawba Nation:Treasures in History

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In Catawba Nation: Treasures in History| Thomas J.
Blumer seeks to preserve and present the history of this resilient people.
Blumer| who served for nineteen years as the Catawba tribal historian and still works with the tribe| chronicles Catawba history from the first contact with Spanish explorers to their present-day fame as makers of traditional Catawba pottery.
In this collection of writings| we learn of Hernando de Soto’s meeting with the Lady of Cofitachique| the leadership of Chief James Harris and the fame of potter Georgia Harris| who won the National Heritage Award for her art.
Using an engaging mix of folklore| oral history and historical records| Blumer weaves an accessible history of the tribe| preserving their story of suffering and survival for future generations.