The Eye of the Eagle; Historical novel of the first major American gold rush by Montgomery, George A - 2001

Lincoln NE.: iUniverse / Authors Choice Press, 2001. No print line.. Trade paperback. Fine.. 1 Trade paperback. 225p. Cove art not credited. Audience: General/trade. Set in Georgia, U.S.A., 19th century. Gold is discovered by settlers. Folklore says the Cherokees have been hoarding it, and it is secreted away. Pres. Andrew Jackson and Sen. Calhoun have a plan: force the Cherokees to relocate west of the Mississippi, begin land lotteries for white settlers to own Cherokee lands when they are gone. Greed drives some of the characters in this tale. Honor drives others, including the Cherokees. Survival events drive the story. Self-published by George A Montgomery, errors in word choice, formatting, and unedited writing exist. The story line is more accomplished.