![]() His classic work (first published in 1896 and here reprinted in its entirety for the first time) includes succinct cultural and historical introductions to each of those tribal groups and depicts the Ghost Dance among the Sioux, the fears it raised of an Indian outbreak, and the military occupation of the Sioux reservations culminating in the tragedy at Wounded Knee. He visited Wovoka, the Ghost Dance prophet, at his home in Nevada and traced the progress of the Ghost Dance from place to place, describing the ritual and recording the distinctive song lyrics of seven separate tribes. Responding to the rapid spread of the Ghost Dance among tribes of the western United States in the early 1890s, James Mooney set out to describe and understand the phenomenon. ![]()
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The Betrayed is full of things I love, so I’m dying for you to get your hands on it. ![]() While tensions at home ratchet up, disquiet in the kingdom of Isolte is reaching a fever pitch. The Eastoffe family’s affection is a balm on her weary spirit, though Etan, a surly cousin with a deep distaste for Coroans, threatens to upset the uneasy peace she’s found. Here’s a hint:Ĭan you follow your heart when it’s already broken?Īfter fleeing Coroa and leaving the memory of her beloved Silas behind, Hollis is unsteadily adjusting to life in Isolte. But as beautiful as this cover is, what I really can’t wait for you all to see is what’s inside. I’m super in love with this! Our Hollis looks so brave! 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