The book is entitled "The CHEROKEES Past and Present" by an authentic guide to the Cherokke people by J. Ed Sharpe. The 12th printing - revised - 2005 is the copy I picked up in eastern KY. The ISBN is 0-935741-04-6. Cherokee Publications, Copyright 1970. On page 4 of the book is "Cherokke Origin and History". It states: When the giant glaciers and bitter cold of the last ice age were declining, the forefathers of the Cherokees made their way from Asia to this continent. Over a narrow strip of land now covered by the Bering Strait they wandered into North America as nomadic tribes, following heards of while prehistoric animals and seeking to keep themselves alive. Spreading southward like a gigantic fan of humanity, these wandering tribes continued to come, populating most of North and South America. Differing in appearance, language, and customs, they came eventually to call certain areas of this new continent their home. They were knows for their superior height and robust stature. Claiming for their hunting grounds what is now parts of eight states, the Cherokees became the mightiest Indian Empire of all the Southeastern tribes. Gradually their towns grew up near the mouths of small streams where clear water was plentiful. That is only part, but I remember reading and seeing on the Discover channel that they were Orientals. That would make sense if they came across a strip of land now covered by the Bering Sea. Hope this helps. Edith PalTia@aol.com wrote: I have not heard that the Cherokee say they were originally oriental. Can you point me to this information. This is fascinating. :) But then I have heard through various tv shows and such that the scientists or whoever, believe that all NA's came from the oriental peoples. In a message dated 4/16/2006 11:47:43 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, eda_66_go@yahoo.com writes: who is dark with the squinty eye which is quite unique, sort of oriental which the Cherokee say they were originally. Barb :) Surnames: Dunn, Brewster, Groat, Harding, West, Guinn, Newton, Bettis, Williams "Share knowledge as if it is a living entity, for in fact, it is. It lives on in the lives of others for generations to come." Barb Grainger - 2006 ==== WEST Mailing List ==== Families are like fudge. Mostly sweet with a few nuts. --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates.