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In The Way to Rainy Mountain, N. Scott Momaday shares a collection of Kiowa myths, legends, and cultural insights. Through two dozen passages, he conveys how his people entered the world, recounts heroic deeds, and describes remarkable creatures. Supplemented with factual notes and personal reflections, the book preserves the Kiowa way of life and offers a vivid treasury of images and oral history.
First publish date: 1969
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: N. Scott Momaday
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