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    Myths and Legends of California and the Old Southwest
    Myths and Legends of California and the Old Southwest
    Myths and Legends of California and the Old Southwest
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    Myths and Legends of California and the Old Southwest

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    As one can surmise from the title, the book is a collection of myths and legends from Native American tribes originating from California and the Old Southwest. Featured stories include the following works: 'Coyote and the Mesquite Beans', 'Yosemite Valley', 'California Big Trees', 'The Song-Hunter', 'The Great Fire', and 'How the Rattlesnake Learned to Bite'.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGood Press
    Release dateNov 22, 2019
    ISBN4057664640284
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