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Exploring the intricate connections between personal identity and cultural legacy, this hybrid memoir intertwines essays, historical narratives, and poetry. It delves into the lives of Rekdal's Norwegian-American father, the photographer Edward S. Curtis, and Curtis's Apsaroke guide, Alexander Upshaw. Through innovative typography and parallel storytelling, the work presents a unique perspective on intimacy, family dynamics, and race in contemporary America, offering a rich and original literary experience.