Bois, Cora Alice Du

The 1870 Ghost Dance

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ISBN 13:
9780803266629
author:
Bois, Cora Alice Du
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of Nebraska Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
152 mm X 229 mm
Genre:
Society, Politics & Philosophy
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£18.83

Description

The 1870 Ghost Dance by Cora Du Bois is a significant historical study that explores the transformative movement among Native peoples in northern California. This pioneering work, first published in 2007, sheds light on the complex religious developments inspired by the dance and its enduring impact on contemporary individual and communal lives. Cora Du Bois's monograph provides valuable insights into anthropology in California before World War II, adding rich detail to our understanding of the field. The book is an essential contribution to the ethnographic record of Native Californian cultures, offering a unique perspective on the region's cultural heritage. For those interested in the history and culture of Native America, this study offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in California's past.

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