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Sacagawea A Biography

April R. Summitt

Book Code: GR4628

ISBN: 0-313-34628-3

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-34628-6

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160 pages, photos

Greenwood Press

Publication: 7/30/2008

List Price: $35.00 (UK Sterling Price: £19.95)

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Hardcover

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Series Title: Greenwood Biographies

Description: Sacagawea, kidnapped as an adolescent and sold as a slave to a French-Canadian fur trader, is best known for her role as interpreter and symbol of goodwill for Lewis and Clark on their journey west. Despite her pivotal role in this era of Manifest Destiny and blending cultures, much of her ensuing life story remains uncertain, thanks to a larger focus on Lewis and Clark themselves, as well as the perpetuation of legend over fact in several 20th century movies and publications. This concise and readable biography offers an objective treatment of Sacagawea's childhood, her journey with Lewis and Clark, her later life, her explorer son, and the mythology surrounding her death and legacy. As the Lewis and Clark expedition is heavily represented in the U.S. history curriculum, this much-needed volume fills a gap on the reference shelves and supplements Native American studies curricula. The subject matter directly supports the National Standards for U.S. history Era 4: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861). Lively narrative chapters are supplemented with a timeline, photos, print and nonprint bibliography, and an index.

Table of Contents:

Series Foreword
Introduction
Chronology of the Life of Sacagawea
Chapter 1: Sacagawea of the Shoshones
Chapter 2: Toussaint Charbonneau
Chapter 3: Joining the Expedition
Chapter 4: Struggles on the Journey
Chapter 5: Family Reunion
Chapter 6: The Destination
Chapter 7: Return Trip
Chapter 8: After the Journey
Chapter 9: Legends and Lore
Chapter 10: Sacagaweas Legacy
Selected Bibliography

LC Card Number: 2008017543

LCC Class: F592

Dewey Class: 978

PDF Catalogs:
Greenwood School and Public Library Reference Spring 2008.pdf


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