| Sacajawea: Guide and Interpreter of Lewis and Clark Contributor(s): Hebard, Grace Raymond (Author) |
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ISBN: 048642149X ISBN-13: 9780486421490 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2002 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Historical - Biography & Autobiography | Women - History | Native American |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2001047910 |
| Series: Native American |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 5.35" W x 8.44" (0.74 lbs) 352 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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). It also describes her personal traits, the significant services she rendered during the expedition and while she acted as counselor to her own people, discloses the true meaning of her name and describes her "lost years" among the Comanches. The text is enhanced with 21 illustrations, including a map, and 6 appendices containing testimonies by Indian agents, missionaries, teachers, and Shoshone tribespeople. |