Chile

Chile
ISBN-10
0836820126
ISBN-13
9780836820126
Series
Chile
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
32
Language
English
Published
1998
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Author
Susan Roraff

Description

Describes how the culture of Chile is reflected in its many festivals, including Tangata Manu, Fiestas Patrias, and La Tirana.

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