The Story of Sacajawea: Guide to Lewis and Clark

by Della Rowland

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As a young girl, Sacajawea was separated from her family when she was captured by a band of Minnetaree warriors and taken to be their slave. Several years later, she was bought by a French fur trader to be his wife. Then, in 1804, when she was only sixteen years old, Sacajawea met Lewis and Clark. Carrying her infant son on her back, Sacajawea helped guide the famous team of explorers through the uncharted terrain of the western United States. Her courageous efforts made an important show more contribution to America's history. show less

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In this informative, non-romanticized biography of Sacajawea, the author does not rely on her own inventions to add interest to the tale, but allows the adventure inherent to the events to carry her story. She provides ethnographic information, such as the lifeways of farmers and hunters, as well as historical background on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Includes black-and-white drawings and show more a map showing the route of the expedition. show less
Smithsonian Institution - Anthropology Outreach Office, "A Critical Bibliography On North American Indians, For K-12"
Aug 30, 2001

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Canonical title
The Story of Sacajawea: Guide to Lewis and Clark
People/Characters
Sacajawea (Sacagawea)
Important places
Louisiana Territory, USA
Important events
Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804 | 1806)

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Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
970.00497History & geographyHistory of North AmericaHistory of North AmericaNorth AmericaEthnic and National GroupsNative Americans
LCC
F592.7 .S123Local History of the United States, Canada and Latin AmericaUnited States local history
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