The Bird Woman Of The Lewis And Clark Expedition

The Bird Woman of the Lewis and Clark Expedition is a historical non-fiction book written by Katherine Chandler. The book tells the story of Sacagawea, a Shoshone woman who accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1804-1806. Sacagawea was married to a French-Canadian fur trader, Toussaint Charbonneau, who was hired by the expedition as an interpreter. She was also pregnant during the journey and gave birth to a son, Jean Baptiste, during the expedition.Sacagawea's role in the expedition was crucial as she acted as a guide and interpreter for the explorers, helping them navigate through the difficult terrain and communicate with the Native American tribes they encountered. She also played a key role in negotiating for horses and supplies, and her presence helped to ease tensions between the expedition and the Native Americans.The book provides a detailed account of Sacagawea's life before, during, and after the expedition, drawing on historical records and oral traditions. It also explores the cultural and historical context of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, shedding light on the complex relationships between the explorers and the Native Americans they encountered.Overall, The Bird Woman of the Lewis and Clark Expedition is a fascinating and informative read that offers a unique perspective on one of the most important expeditions in American history.From Preface: Because children invariably ask for ""more"" of the stories they find interesting, this little book of continuous narrative has been written. Every incident is found in the Lewis and Clark Journals, so that the child's frequent question, ""Is it true?"" can be answered in the affirmative.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.