Bird Woman, Sacajawea, The Guide Of Lewis And Clark - James Willard Schultz - Bog

Bird Woman, Sacajawea, The Guide Of Lewis And Clark: Her Own Story Now First Given To The World is a historical biography written by James Willard Schultz and originally published in 1918. The book tells the story of Sacajawea, a Shoshone woman who played a crucial role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806. The book follows Sacajawea's life, from her childhood in the Rocky Mountains to her capture by the Hidatsa tribe and eventual marriage to a French-Canadian trader named Toussaint Charbonneau. When the Lewis and Clark expedition arrived at the Hidatsa village in 1804, they hired Charbonneau as an interpreter and enlisted Sacajawea to accompany them as a guide and interpreter. The book provides a detailed account of the expedition, including Sacajawea's contributions to the journey, such as her knowledge of the land and her ability to communicate with various Native American tribes they encountered. The book also explores the challenges and dangers faced by the expedition, including encounters with hostile tribes, harsh weather conditions, and difficult terrain.Schultz's book is unique in that it is based on Sacajawea's own account of her life, as told to Schultz by Sacajawea's son, Bazil. This gives readers a rare glimpse into the life of a Native American woman during this time period and provides insight into the Lewis and Clark expedition from a different perspective. Overall, Bird Woman, Sacajawea, The Guide Of Lewis And Clark: Her Own Story Now First Given To The World is a fascinating historical biography that sheds light on an important figure in American history and the role she played in one of the most significant expeditions of the time.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.