The Ghost Dance of 1870 in South Central California : Literary Licensing, LLC : 9781258101725 : 1258101726 : 02 Sep 2011 : The Ghost Dance of 1870 in South Central California is a book written by A.H. Gayton, which was published in March 1930 as part of the American Archaeology and Ethnology series, volume 28, number 3. The book is a comprehensive study of the Ghost Dance movement that occurred in South Central California in the year 1870. The author provides a detailed account of the beliefs, rituals, and practices of the Native American tribes that participated in the Ghost Dance, such as the Yokuts and the Chumash. The book also explores the historical context of the Ghost Dance and its significance in the cultural and spiritual traditions of Native American communities. The author draws on primary sources such as ethnographic accounts, oral histories, and archaeological evidence to paint a vivid picture of the Ghost Dance and its impact on the indigenous peoples of California. The