The biography of the Shoshone woman who joined the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

A novel of the Shoshone woman’s epic journey with Lewis and Clark from an American Book Award winner: “A grand adventure . . . not to be missed.” —Kirkus Reviews
                  
Captured by her enemies, married to a foreigner, and a mother at age sixteen, Sacajawea lived a life of turmoil

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Sacagawea describes how, at the age of sixteen, she becomes part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and serves as their interpreter and guide, surviving many dangerous adventures on their trek through the wilderness.

This remarkable study rescues from undeserved obscurity the name and reputation of Sacajawea - a true Native American heroine. The volume also unravels the tangled threads of her family life and traces the career of her son Baptiste, the "papoose" of the Lewis and Clark expedition. 21 illustrations, including a map. Bibliography. Index. 6 Appendices.

A brief biography emphasizing the value of adventure in the life of the Shoshoni Indian woman who acted as a guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition.

"Sacagawea is a well-known Native American because of her role as a guide and interpreter during the Lewis and Clark Expedition. But much of her life is unknown. In this volume, readers explore the history of Sacagawea and the Lemhi Shoshone people, learning how she and her tribe were changed by Europeans arriving on their land. Readers also learn about Sacagawea's influence on United States history through achievable language and details, as well...

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