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Sacajawea: Mystery, Myth, and Legend
Myth, mystery, and legend surround Sacajawea, one of the few American Indian women whose name and singular significance have not been lost to history. Without Sacajawea's knowledge and assistance, the Corps of Discovery's venture to explore the furthest reaches of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase may well have failed.
216 pages, Paperback
Published June 15, 2023
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June 2, 2025
3.5
I learned the most about Sacajawea from this book rather than anything from before. It was short and sweet, even in the discussion of various theories about her life. It was also simple, not bad though, written for young adults or teenagers. The hard part about a book like this is the missing pieces of "truth" or even actual evidence. There were some weird details still, like what they hunted almost daily or who got sick more than once. The journal entries were very helpful from the perspective of Lewis or Clark, but lacking sometimes in detail of Sacajawea even as a very famous woman. Definitely, it was Sacajawea who helped Lewis and Clark succeed in their journey, if not live through it.
I learned the most about Sacajawea from this book rather than anything from before. It was short and sweet, even in the discussion of various theories about her life. It was also simple, not bad though, written for young adults or teenagers. The hard part about a book like this is the missing pieces of "truth" or even actual evidence. There were some weird details still, like what they hunted almost daily or who got sick more than once. The journal entries were very helpful from the perspective of Lewis or Clark, but lacking sometimes in detail of Sacajawea even as a very famous woman. Definitely, it was Sacajawea who helped Lewis and Clark succeed in their journey, if not live through it.
May 26, 2024
A wonderful, well written story about an integral personality in the early exploration of the American West. A captivating biography.
August 21, 2023
Author Candy Moulton’s Sacajawea: mystery, myth and legend does a great job of piecing together a thorough timeline of Sacajawea's life through the few and often conflicting documents that mention her. She then goes on to tackle Sacajawea’s legacy and the myths surrounding her years after the Expedition. This is an enjoyable read, and the extensive bibliography makes it an excellent starting point for scholars.
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