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Tallchief

by Maria Tallchief with Rosemary Wells (1999)

About this book

Ballerina Maria Tallchief describes her childhood on an Osage reservation, the development of her love of dance, and her rise to success in that field.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreTallchief Lead Character

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