Reviews
"A vigorous account of the forced removal of the Cherokee people from their southern homelands. . .[Hicks] takes a measured view of Ross's opponents and allies alike, shedding new light on the career of other eminent figures such as the newspaperman and Confederate general Stand Watie. A welcome addition to Cherokee history."--Kirkus "By focusing on the people behind the tragedy of the Cherokee and the Trail of Tears, Brian Hicks makes us see how individual men and women shaped the complex course of history. Written with sympathy and verve,Toward the Setting Sunis an important book that is also a pleasure to read."--Nathaniel Philbrick, authorThe Last Stand: Custer, Sitting Bull, and the Battle of the Little Bighornand the National Book Award-winningIn the Heart of the Sea "In this powerful and engaging new book, Brian Hicks tells the compelling story of Chief John Ross and the tragedy of the Cherokee Nation. By focusing on the Ross family, Hicks brings narrative energy and original insight to a grim and important chapter of American life."--Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author ofAmerican Lion "With careful probing and quiet eloquence, Brian Hicks shows us the moral complexities of a leader struggling to make sense of his shrinking world. You feel the fate of John Ross and the Cherokees, a great people whose only crime was living in the path of a ravenous, covetous empire."--Hampton Sides, author ofBlood and Thunder "Brian Hicks' mastery has made history come alive as he reveals the voices of the past reaching out to us.Toward the Setting Sunis an extraordinary account of a sad time in our nation's history. It is truly timeless and of great historical worth."--Clive Cussler, author ofSpartan Gold "Brian Hicks tells a compelling story about a determined Cherokee leader who was forced to make hard choices absent any good options in a rapidly changing land.Toward the Setting Sunis an honest, provocative examination of tragic betrayal and the limits of power for the Native American."--Scott Zesch, author ofThe Captured: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier, Richly detailed and well-researched, this heartbreaking history unfolds like a political thriller with a deeply human side."— Publishers Weekly A vigorous account of the forced removal of the Cherokee people from their southern homelands. . .[Hicks] takes a measured view of Ross's opponents and allies alike, shedding new light on the career of other eminent figures such as the newspaperman and Confederate general Stand Watie. A welcome addition to Cherokee history."— Kirkus By focusing on the people behind the tragedy of the Cherokee and the Trail of Tears, Brian Hicks makes us see how individual men and women shaped the complex course of history. Written with sympathy and verve, Toward the Setting Sun is an important book that is also a pleasure to read."—Nathaniel Philbrick, author Why Read Moby-Dick? , The Last Stand: Custer, Sitting Bull, and the Battle of the Little Bighorn and the National Book Award-winning In the Heart of the Sea In this powerful and engaging new book, Brian Hicks tells the compelling story of Chief John Ross and the tragedy of the Cherokee Nation. By focusing on the Ross family, Hicks brings narrative energy and original insight to a grim and important chapter of American life."—Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of American Lion With careful probing and quiet eloquence, Brian Hicks shows us the moral complexities of a leader struggling to make sense of his shrinking world. You feel the fate of John Ross and the Cherokees, a great people whose only crime was living in the path of a ravenous, covetous empire."—Hampton Sides, author of Blood and Thunder Brian Hicks'' mastery has made history come alive as he reveals the voices of the past reaching out to us. Toward the Setting Sun is an extraordinary account of a sad time in our nation''s history. It is truly timeless and of great historical worth."—Clive Cussler, author of Spartan Gold Clear and compelling… Hicks is a gifted storyteller." —Glenn C. Altschuler, Minneapolis Star Tribune Hicks is a skilled writer and historian and this book about a tragic chapter in our nation's story is enlightening and powerful." — The Boston Globe ‘Toward the Setting Sun' is a powerful metaphor for the U.S. government's forced expatriation of the [Cherokees]… Hick's book is a must-read… [It] bears the trenchant style of a fine writer." — The Post and Courier [Well] written… Hicks does a great job of establishing and building up his information." — Library Journal Brian Hicks tells a compelling story about a determined Cherokee leader who was forced to make hard choices absent any good options in a rapidly changing land. Toward the Setting Sun is an honest, provocative examination of tragic betrayal and the limits of power for the Native American."—Scott Zesch, author of The Captured: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier A riveting history of the white chief who led the Cherokee tribe through their most progressive era, then through their greatest tragedy." — The Daily Beast An excellent introduction to an important episode in U.S. history, and a gateway to further Native American study." —Jim Cullen, History News Network.com This tragic chronicle has numerous complex subplots that require a talented storyteller such as Brian Hicks… absorbing…[Toward the Setting Sun] is narrative history at its best." — History Book Club.com [T]he engaging writing style will draw in readers and will make accessible to a wide audience both the magnitude of the tragedy of removal and the resiliency of the Cherokee peoples" – Choice, Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, "Richly detailed and well-researched, this heartbreaking history unfolds like a political thriller with a deeply human side."-- Publishers Weekly "A vigorous account of the forced removal of the Cherokee people from their southern homelands. . .[Hicks] takes a measured view of Ross's opponents and allies alike, shedding new light on the career of other eminent figures such as the newspaperman and Confederate general Stand Watie. A welcome addition to Cherokee history."-- Kirkus "By focusing on the people behind the tragedy of the Cherokee and the Trail of Tears, Brian Hicks makes us see how individual men and women shaped the complex course of history. Written with sympathy and verve, Toward the Setting Sun is an important book that is also a pleasure to read."--Nathaniel Philbrick, author Why Read Moby-Dick? , The Last Stand: Custer, Sitting Bull, and the Battle of the Little Bighorn and the National Book Award-winning In the Heart of the Sea "In this powerful and engaging new book, Brian Hicks tells the compelling story of Chief John Ross and the tragedy of the Cherokee Nation. By focusing on the Ross family, Hicks brings narrative energy and original insight to a grim and important chapter of American life."--Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of American Lion "With careful probing and quiet eloquence, Brian Hicks shows us the moral complexities of a leader struggling to make sense of his shrinking world. You feel the fate of John Ross and the Cherokees, a great people whose only crime was living in the path of a ravenous, covetous empire."--Hampton Sides, author of Blood and Thunder "Brian Hicks'' mastery has made history come alive as he reveals the voices of the past reaching out to us. Toward the Setting Sun is an extraordinary account of a sad time in our nation''s history. It is truly timeless and of great historical worth."--Clive Cussler, author of Spartan Gold "Clear and compelling... Hicks is a gifted storyteller." --Glenn C. Altschuler, Minneapolis Star Tribune "Hicks is a skilled writer and historian and this book about a tragic chapter in our nation's story is enlightening and powerful." -- The Boston Globe "''Toward the Setting Sun' is a powerful metaphor for the U.S. government's forced expatriation of the [Cherokees]... Hick's book is a must-read... [It] bears the trenchant style of a fine writer." -- The Post and Courier "[Well] written... Hicks does a great job of establishing and building up his information." -- Library Journal "Brian Hicks tells a compelling story about a determined Cherokee leader who was forced to make hard choices absent any good options in a rapidly changing land. Toward the Setting Sun is an honest, provocative examination of tragic betrayal and the limits of power for the Native American."--Scott Zesch, author of The Captured: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier "A riveting history of the white chief who led the Cherokee tribe through their most progressive era, then through their greatest tragedy." -- The Daily Beast "An excellent introduction to an important episode in U.S. history, and a gateway to further Native American study." --Jim Cullen, History News Network.com "This tragic chronicle has numerous complex subplots that require a talented storyteller such as Brian Hicks... absorbing...[Toward the Setting Sun] is narrative history at its best." -- History Book Club.com "[T]he engaging writing style will draw in readers and will make accessible to a wide audience both the magnitude of the tragedy of removal and the resiliency of the Cherokee peoples" - Choice, Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, "Richly detailed and well-researched, this heartbreaking history unfolds like a political thriller with a deeply human side."-- Publishers Weekly "A vigorous account of the forced removal of the Cherokee people from their southern homelands. . .[Hicks] takes a measured view of Ross's opponents and allies alike, shedding new light on the career of other eminent figures such as the newspaperman and Confederate general Stand Watie. A welcome addition to Cherokee history."-- Kirkus "By focusing on the people behind the tragedy of the Cherokee and the Trail of Tears, Brian Hicks makes us see how individual men and women shaped the complex course of history. Written with sympathy and verve, Toward the Setting Sun is an important book that is also a pleasure to read."--Nathaniel Philbrick, author Why Read Moby-Dick? , The Last Stand: Custer, Sitting Bull, and the Battle of the Little Bighorn and the National Book Award-winning In the Heart of the Sea "In this powerful and engaging new book, Brian Hicks tells the compelling story of Chief John Ross and the tragedy of the Cherokee Nation. By focusing on the Ross family, Hicks brings narrative energy and original insight to a grim and important chapter of American life."--Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of American Lion "With careful probing and quiet eloquence, Brian Hicks shows us the moral complexities of a leader struggling to make sense of his shrinking world. You feel the fate of John Ross and the Cherokees, a great people whose only crime was living in the path of a ravenous, covetous empire."--Hampton Sides, author of Blood and Thunder "Brian Hicks' mastery has made history come alive as he reveals the voices of the past reaching out to us. Toward the Setting Sun is an extraordinary account of a sad time in our nation's history. It is truly timeless and of great historical worth."--Clive Cussler, author of Spartan Gold "Clear and compelling... Hicks is a gifted storyteller." --Glenn C. Altschuler, Minneapolis Star Tribune "Hicks is a skilled writer and historian and this book about a tragic chapter in our nation's story is enlightening and powerful." -- The Boston Globe "'Toward the Setting Sun' is a powerful metaphor for the U.S. government's forced expatriation of the [Cherokees]... Hick's book is a must-read... [It] bears the trenchant style of a fine writer." -- The Post and Courier "[Well] written... Hicks does a great job of establishing and building up his information." -- Library Journal "Brian Hicks tells a compelling story about a determined Cherokee leader who was forced to make hard choices absent any good options in a rapidly changing land. Toward the Setting Sun is an honest, provocative examination of tragic betrayal and the limits of power for the Native American."--Scott Zesch, author of The Captured: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier "A riveting history of the white chief who led the Cherokee tribe through their most progressive era, then through their greatest tragedy." -- The Daily Beast "An excellent introduction to an important episode in U.S. history, and a gateway to further Native American study." --Jim Cullen, History News Network.com "This tragic chronicle has numerous complex subplots that require a talented storyteller such as Brian Hicks... absorbing...[Toward the Setting Sun] is narrative history at its best." -- History Book Club.com "[T]he engaging writing style will draw in readers and will make accessible to a wide audience both the magnitude of the tragedy of removal and the resiliency of the Cherokee peoples" - Choice, Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, By focusing on the people behind the tragedy of the Cherokee and the Trail of Tears, Brian Hicks makes us see how individual men and women shaped the complex course of history. Written with sympathy and verve,Toward the Setting Sunis an important book that is also a pleasure to read."—Nathaniel Philbrick, authorThe Last Stand: Custer, Sitting Bull, and the Battle of the Little Bighornand the National Book Award-winningIn the Heart of the Sea In this powerful and engaging new book, Brian Hicks tells the compelling story of Chief John Ross and the tragedy of the Cherokee Nation. By focusing on the Ross family, Hicks brings narrative energy and original insight to a grim and important chapter of American life."—Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author ofAmerican Lion With careful probing and quiet eloquence, Brian Hicks shows us the moral complexities of a leader struggling to make sense of his shrinking world. You feel the fate of John Ross and the Cherokees, a great people whose only crime was living in the path of a ravenous, covetous empire."—Hampton Sides, author ofBlood and Thunder Brian Hicks' mastery has made history come alive as he reveals the voices of the past reaching out to us.Toward the Setting Sunis an extraordinary account of a sad time in our nation's history. It is truly timeless and of great historical worth."—Clive Cussler, author ofSpartan Gold Brian Hicks tells a compelling story about a determined Cherokee leader who was forced to make hard choices absent any good options in a rapidly changing land.Toward the Setting Sunis an honest, provocative examination of tragic betrayal and the limits of power for the Native American."—Scott Zesch, author ofThe Captured: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier, "Richly detailed and well-researched, this heartbreaking history unfolds like a political thriller with a deeply human side."-- Publishers Weekly "A vigorous account of the forced removal of the Cherokee people from their southern homelands. . .[Hicks] takes a measured view of Ross's opponents and allies alike, shedding new light on the career of other eminent figures such as the newspaperman and Confederate general Stand Watie. A welcome addition to Cherokee history."-- Kirkus "By focusing on the people behind the tragedy of the Cherokee and the Trail of Tears, Brian Hicks makes us see how individual men and women shaped the complex course of history. Written with sympathy and verve, Toward the Setting Sun is an important book that is also a pleasure to read."--Nathaniel Philbrick, author The Last Stand: Custer, Sitting Bull, and the Battle of the Little Bighorn and the National Book Award-winning In the Heart of the Sea "In this powerful and engaging new book, Brian Hicks tells the compelling story of Chief John Ross and the tragedy of the Cherokee Nation. By focusing on the Ross family, Hicks brings narrative energy and original insight to a grim and important chapter of American life."--Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of American Lion "With careful probing and quiet eloquence, Brian Hicks shows us the moral complexities of a leader struggling to make sense of his shrinking world. You feel the fate of John Ross and the Cherokees, a great people whose only crime was living in the path of a ravenous, covetous empire."--Hampton Sides, author of Blood and Thunder "Brian Hicks' mastery has made history come alive as he reveals the voices of the past reaching out to us. Toward the Setting Sun is an extraordinary account of a sad time in our nation's history. It is truly timeless and of great historical worth."--Clive Cussler, author of Spartan Gold "Brian Hicks tells a compelling story about a determined Cherokee leader who was forced to make hard choices absent any good options in a rapidly changing land. Toward the Setting Sun is an honest, provocative examination of tragic betrayal and the limits of power for the Native American."--Scott Zesch, author of The Captured: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier, "Richly detailed and well-researched, this heartbreaking history unfolds like a political thriller with a deeply human side."--Publishers Weekly "A vigorous account of the forced removal of the Cherokee people from their southern homelands. . .[Hicks] takes a measured view of Ross's opponents and allies alike, shedding new light on the career of other eminent figures such as the newspaperman and Confederate general Stand Watie. A welcome addition to Cherokee history."--Kirkus "By focusing on the people behind the tragedy of the Cherokee and the Trail of Tears, Brian Hicks makes us see how individual men and women shaped the complex course of history. Written with sympathy and verve,Toward the Setting Sunis an important book that is also a pleasure to read."--Nathaniel Philbrick, authorThe Last Stand: Custer, Sitting Bull, and the Battle of the Little Bighornand the National Book Award-winningIn the Heart of the Sea "In this powerful and engaging new book, Brian Hicks tells the compelling story of Chief John Ross and the tragedy of the Cherokee Nation. By focusing on the Ross family, Hicks brings narrative energy and original insight to a grim and important chapter of American life."--Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author ofAmerican Lion "With careful probing and quiet eloquence, Brian Hicks shows us the moral complexities of a leader struggling to make sense of his shrinking world. You feel the fate of John Ross and the Cherokees, a great people whose only crime was living in the path of a ravenous, covetous empire."--Hampton Sides, author ofBlood and Thunder "Brian Hicks' mastery has made history come alive as he reveals the voices of the past reaching out to us.Toward the Setting Sunis an extraordinary account of a sad time in our nation's history. It is truly timeless and of great historical worth."--Clive Cussler, author ofSpartan Gold "Brian Hicks tells a compelling story about a determined Cherokee leader who was forced to make hard choices absent any good options in a rapidly changing land.Toward the Setting Sunis an honest, provocative examination of tragic betrayal and the limits of power for the Native American."--Scott Zesch, author ofThe Captured: A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier
