Winner

Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anisfield-Wolf Book Award – Nonfiction | 1982 | Winner |
About the Author
Peter J. PowellAmerican
Father Peter J. Powell (1928-2022) was an American ethnohistorian, author, and Anglican priest renowned for his works on Northern Cheyenne history and culture, including the award-winning People of the Sacred Mountain (1982 National Book Award for History and Anisfield-Wolf Award), Sweet Medicine, and In Sun’s Likeness and Power (Waldo F. Leland Prize). Read more →
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