Song Of Sakakawea, Bird-Woman: The Indian Guide And Interpretress Of The Lewis And Clark Expedition

The Song of Sakakawea, Bird-Woman: The Indian Guide and Interpretress of the Lewis and Clark Expedition is a book written by Robert Wallace Smith. It tells the story of Sakakawea, a young Shoshone woman who became an invaluable guide and interpreter for the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1804-1806. The book covers her early life, her capture by the Hidatsa tribe, her marriage to a French-Canadian trader, and her role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The author draws on primary sources such as the journals of Lewis and Clark, as well as secondary sources to provide a detailed and accurate account of Sakakawea's life and her contributions to the expedition. The book also explores the cultural and historical context of the time, including the complex relationships between Native American tribes, European traders, and American explorers. Overall, The Song of Sakakawea, Bird-Woman is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, Native American cultures, or the Lewis and Clark Expedition.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.