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Touch the Earth

by T.C. McLuhan · 1971

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A self-portrait of Indian existence in the United States, here is a selection of statements and writings which illuminate the course of Indian history and the abiding values of Indian life. The passages range from the witty, the eloquent, the lyric, to the deeply emotional. 7" x 8-1/2".

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Native AmericanNative AmericanMore like thisLess of thisAmerican historyAmerican historyMore like thisLess of this
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North AmericaNorth AmericaMore like thisLess of this
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