Will Cooper Thirteen Moons?

Like its predecessor, Thirteen Moons is a prodigiously researched historical novel, this time about the life of Will Cooper, 19th-century orphan, Cherokee adoptee, lawyer, businessman, lover, and man of feeling. Thirteen Moons begins with an aged Will Cooper reflecting back over a panoramic life.

Where is Thirteen Moons set?

North Carolina
Like Cold Mountain, Thirteen Moons is set in 19th-century North Carolina. Like Cold Mountain, it’s a love story although the love object is a lot more slippery than Ada Monroe. And like Cold Mountain, it’s about a changing America, an elegy to the loss of a beloved way of life.

What is the importance of the 13 moons to the Cherokee?

Thirteen Moons was selected by the Cherokee Literature Initiative of the Museum of the Cherokee Indians as the first literary work to be translated into the Cherokee language and syllabary. The Initiative, which was established with a grant from Charles Frazier, aims at preserving the Cherokee language.

Who is the author of the book Thirteen Moons?

Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazier is a book of historical fiction based on the life of William Holland Thomas (1805 – 1893).

What do you think of Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazier?

In a voice filled with both humor and yearning, Will tells of a lifelong search for home, the hunger for fortune and adventure, the rebuilding of a trampled culture, and above all an enduring pursuit of passion. More Details… To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.

Is the book Thirteen Moons on Turtle’s Back in good condition?

Monday, May 10 on orders over $25.00 shipped by Amazon. Details Comment: Good Condition A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover may show signs of wear.

How old is Will Cooper in Thirteen Moons?

At the age of twelve, an orphan named Will Cooper is given a horse, a key, and a map and is sent on a journey through the uncharted wilderness of the Cherokee Nation. Will is a bound boy, obliged to run a remote Indian trading post.