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Jamake Highwater discusses his book "The Sun, He Dies: A Novel About the End of the Aztec World"

BROADCAST: May. 22, 1980 | DURATION: 00:53:21

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Synopsis

Author Jamake Highwater discusses his book "The Sun, He Dies: A Novel About the End of the Aztec World;" reads passages from book throughout the interview.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 22, 1980

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 53.40 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 21 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature Native American History & Culture

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Highwater, Jamake--Interviews Highwater, Jamake. Sun, he dies. Indian authors--20th century--Interviews Aztecs--Fiction. Indians of Mexico--Fiction. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Highwater, Jamake,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Native Americans--fiction

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