The Song Of Sakakawea, Bird-Woman: The Indian Guide And Interpretress Of The Lewis And Clark Expedition (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164480020)

The Song of Sacajawea, Bird-Woman: The Indian Guide and Interpretress of the Lewis and Clark Expedition is a biographical book written by Robert Wallace Smith. The book tells the story of Sacajawea, a young Shoshone woman who played a crucial role in the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806. Sacajawea was born in the Rocky Mountains and was captured by a rival tribe at a young age. She was later sold into marriage to a French-Canadian fur trader named Toussaint Charbonneau. When the Lewis and Clark Expedition arrived in the area, they hired Charbonneau as a guide and interpreter, and Sacajawea joined them on their journey west.Sacajawea quickly became an indispensable member of the expedition, using her knowledge of the land and her language skills to help them navigate through difficult terrain and communicate with other tribes. She also played a key role in negotiating for food and supplies along the way.The book explores Sacajawea's life before, during, and after the expedition, as well as the impact that her contributions had on the success of the mission. It also delves into the complex relationships between the various members of the expedition, including Sacajawea, Charbonneau, and the leaders, Lewis and Clark.Overall, The Song of Sacajawea, Bird-Woman is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important figures in American history. It sheds light on the experiences of Native Americans during the early years of westward expansion, and highlights the bravery and resilience of a remarkable woman who helped shape the course of American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Robert Wallace Smith
ISBN-10: 1164480022
ISBN-13: 9781164480020
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d