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 trek -- beautiful spear of a dying nation. She knew many men, walked many miles. From the whispering prairies, across the Great Divide to the crystal capped Rockies and on to the emerald promise of the Pacific Northwest, her story over flows with emotion...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0380842939
• ISBN13: 9780380842933
• Release Date: July 1984
• Publisher: Avon Books
• Length: 1424 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.2" x 4.2" x 6.9"

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.