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| Author | Richard Wagamese |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | McClelland & Stewart |
Publication date | 2014 |
| Pages | 246 pp |
| ISBN | 978-0771089183 |
| Preceded by | Indian Horse |
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