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Famous Indians : A Collection of Short Biographies

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Provides brief biographies of important Native American figures, including Pocahontas, Tecumseh, Sequoya, Sacagawea, Geronimo, Crazy Horse, and Sitting Bull.

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Genres: Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, History
DDC/MDS: 970.004 — History & geography History of North America History of North America North America Ethnic and National Groups
LCC: E89 .U59 — History of the United States America Indians of North America

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Languages: English
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Published: 2000
Genres: Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, History
DDC/MDS: 970.004
LCC: E89 .U59

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