Publisher's Synopsis
""The Song of Sacajawea, Bird-Woman"" is a historical account of the life and contributions of Sacajawea, a Shoshone Indian woman who served as a guide and interpreter for the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the early 19th century. Written by Robert Wallace Smith, the book delves into the fascinating story of Sacajawea's journey from her childhood as a member of the Shoshone tribe to her marriage to a French-Canadian trader and her eventual role as a crucial member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Smith's detailed research and vivid descriptions bring to life the challenges and triumphs of Sacajawea's journey, as well as the complex relationships between Native American tribes and the early American explorers. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, Native American culture, 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.