Bois, Cora Alice Du
The 1870 Ghost Dance
- 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:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
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.