Sequoyah
Grant Foreman
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Sequoyah
Published
1938
Publisher
Univ. of Oklahoma Press
Pages
5
Description
Sequoyah is widely celebrated as an unlettered Cherokee Indian who, entirely from the resources of his own brilliant mind, endowed his whole tribe with learning-the only man in history to conceive and perfect in its entirety an alphabet or syllabary. Soon after 1800, Sequoyah began to realize the magic of writing. He and other Indians of the time, who occasionally saw samples of writing, called these mysterious pages the white man's "talking leaf." He experimented aimlessly at first, but gradually his conception took practical shape. It was slow and laborious work for an untutored Cherokee. Finally, after twelve years of labor and discouragement, he completed his syllabary, composed of eighty-five symbols, each representing a sound in the Cherokee language. The simplicity of the syllabary and its easy adaptability to the speech and thought of his people enabled them to master it in a few days. The Cherokee nation was made practically literate within a few months.--Amazon.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Sequoyah?
This edition of Sequoyah has approximately 5 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Sequoyah?
For most readers, Sequoyah typically takes between 6m and 4m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 1,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 1 day • Estimated word count: 1,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Sequoyah?
The estimated word count for Sequoyah is approximately 1,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Sequoyah?
Sequoyah was written by Grant Foreman.
When was Sequoyah published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1938. The original work may have been published on a different date.