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The story of a dance that would restore the bountiful world of the Indians is told in verse. This poem vividly captures the spirit of the Ghost Dance, a spiritual ceremony believed by many Native American tribes to restore the earth and reconnect them with nature.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Poetry/Narrative Poetry
Authors: Alice McLerran
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