The Call of a Dove: an historical novel

Plot

Product DescriptionThis book is a work of fiction based on historical events that led to the unjust removal of a group of Native Americans, the Okfuskee Creek Indians, from their homeland in East Alabama to their current home in Oklahoma. The period covered in the book is from 1812 to 1837, and follows events that occurred prior to and during the removal. The story focuses on one family and how the members of that family were separated according to their heritage.Review"I enjoyed the book. Found it hard to put down. I didn't realize they were so civilized." --Scott Bowie, Attorney, Shreveport, LA November, 2001"Your book was easy to read and very enlightening. I never knew these people were so persecuted." --Dr. Brian Clements, Internal Medicine, Lake Charles, LA October, 2001About the AuthorBettye Tate Britton, born July 25, 1933, is a retired teacher of special children. She is an Auburn University graduate, majoring in Speech and English, with a Masters degree from Louisiana State University. Bettye is married to Gene Britton, also a retired teacher. They have four children and 4 grandchildren. She was born and reared in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, the setting for her book, The Call of a Dove. Bettye considers herself a "late bloomer," having graduated from college at the age of 40.