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Native American celebrations are packed with symbolic gestures and intriguing details. A kind of party called a potlatch, staged by native peoples of the Pacific Northwest, was marked by guests receiving gifts, not giving them, and were sometimes put on to get back at an enemy. This appealing volume about a high-interest aspect of native cultures highlights several celebrations and ceremonies important to Native Americans across North America. Thought-provoking fact boxes, historical images, and modern-day customs will engage readers of all levels.
- Author
- Kate Mikoley
- Publisher
- Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
- Published
- 2018
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781538208892
- Subjects
- Anthropology, Literary Fiction, Fiction
- Updated
- 2026-03-24
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