The haunting Cherokee legend of Tsali. Discover the powerful North Carolina story of a brave warrior whose defiance during the Trail of Tears and ultimate sacrifice for his people would make him a legend of the Smoky Mountains.
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"Tsali" was written by Craig Dominey
Storyteller: Jim McAmis
Audio Production: Henry Howard
The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.
ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1999. We are a massive online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.
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