Sacajawea

by Anna Lee Waldo

Book Overview

Clad in a doeskin, alone and unafraid, she stood straight and proud before the onrushing forces of America's destiny: Sacajawea, child of a Shoshoni chief, lone woman on Lewis and Clark's historic... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0380756064
• ISBN13: 9780380756063
• Release Date: January 1980
• Publisher: Avon Books
• Length: 1359 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A life experience never forgotten.

I was in middle school when I first read this book. It took me a whole week to finish, having over 1400 pages. I couldn't put it down. I used to sneak and read it in class. I read while on the bus going to and from school. I would use a flash light while laying in my bed at night and read. I got into trouble one night and the book was taken away from me for a day. Boy was I mad!I found the story to flow quite well. I was never left with a feeling that something had been left out. I could "feel" all of the emotions that Sacajawea experienced. It makes me feel embarrassed at how the indian nation as a whole has been, and still to this day, treated.I thoroughly enjoyed every page. I became more interested in history after reading this book. In fact, two days after I finished reading the book the Louis & Clark expedition was brought up in my history class. I had answers to so many of the questions the teacher asked. No one in the class had even heard of Sacajawea, but I had.

Amazing woman, amazing book...

If you're a fan of historical fiction, this is a must-read title. Waldo has done a superb job in relaying the true story of Sacjawea - Lewis & Clark's guide (and she was oh so much more...). This is a HUGE fictional, yes, but you'll be so absorbed - veritably transported to the time and place - you'll not notice, trust me! When I got to the end of the book, it was with a sense of accomplishment (it's over 1400 pages) and some regret that it was over (I didn't want it to end!)... mixed feelings, for sure. This is one of my all-time fave fiction titles. Can't recommend it highly enough!

My all-time favorite book

I first read Sacajawea 15 years ago and it became my favorite book. I've had the tattered paperback all this time and last week deciced to reread it. I read all 1400 pages in a week's time and I still claim it in the top five favorite books. Every woman should read this book.

A most compelling novel.

This is one of the best,well writen books that I have read in a long time. I treasure my tattered copy and I urge others to read this great adventure. Ms. Waldo is an excellent writer and her works are a treasure.A large book,even in paperback,over 1400 pages. But once you start reading it will be very hard to put down.I highly recommend it for everyone.