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The Basket Woman: A Book Of Indian Tales

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4 out of 5
Based on 100 Ratings and 8 Reviews

Book Description
Through the kindly but mysterious Basket Woman, cocky young glaciers, ancient Paiutes, and clever rabbits become the companions and teachers of Alan, the young son of homesteaders in early Nevada. The Basket Woman doesn't simply tell stories: She transports her young friend into powerful mythic tales where Alan learns the secret of the trees and animals and the wisdom of the people who flourished ... More
Book Information
PublisherUniversity of Nevada Press
BindingPaperback (2 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages113
ISBN-100874173361
ISBN-13978-0874173369
Publication Date03/01/1999
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About Mary Hunter Austin (Author) : Mary Hunter Austin is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Mary Hunter Austin include The Land of Little Rain, The Trail Book.
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About Mark Schlenz (Foreword) : Mark Schlenz is credited in children's books. Published credits of Mark Schlenz include The Basket Woman: A Book of Indian Tales (Western Literature Series).
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