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American Indian Stories

By: Zitkala-Sa
Narrated by: Nancy Lee
Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins
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Publisher's Summary

Based on the life of the author and members of her tribe, these stories provide a revealing glimpse into the world of the Dakota-Sioux at the turn of the last century.

This audiobook consists of several distinct parts. Part One is based on the experiences of the author, and describes a young girl growing up in a changing environment. Part Two consists of revealing stories about other members of her tribe. In the Outro, the author decries the handling of America's Indian problem.
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