The Sixty-Six

In an era when Americans bought millions of vehicles, construction crews paved new highways like Route 66. It connected Chicago, IL to Santa Monica, CA. The little-known secret of the roadway embraced a mystical world of ancient lore. The immense change created massive disruption to native lands once roamed by buffalos. The disruption brought on by industrial revolution moved natural forces to resist while conjuring a long-term response. That response began with Ernie West, a descendant of the Cherokee Nation. His mother listened to the chanting of her father carrying from outside the shack. The birth rocked the universe for a course altering adventure for their nation. Thankful for a healthy grandson, the elder West imparted ancient traditions. Times were less simple than his generation experienced. He expected to guide Ernie toward a meaningful existence important for his ancestor’s survival. This edition includes two stories including my autobiography, and historical fiction, Tun Tavern.