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Anna Lee Walters is a Pawnee/Otoe Indian living and working on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona. This short story collection is a reflection on contemporary tribal life. Walters received the 1985 Before Columbus Foundation American Book Award for her work and is noted as 'the best published work' (1985) reflecting the life, history, or heritage of the Western Indian.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Anna Lee Walters
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