It took waldo ten years to research and write the novel. Sacajawea, paperback by waldo, anna lee, brand new, free shipping in the us. I read this book years ago a few times and, having just remembered it, plan to read it again very soon. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 1424 pages and is available in paperback format. The investigation concerns a 1982 suit brought by texas novelist benjamin capps and his publishers against the author and publisher of an historical novel, sacajawea, alleging that the book contained approximately 145 instances of infringement. Her interest in the subject began as a child when she collected spear points on the shores of whitefish lake in montana and listened to stories of blackfeet and crow grandmothers. Clad in a doeskin, alone and unafraid, she stood straight and proud before the onrushing forces of americas destiny. Sacajawea by waldo, anna lee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases.
Sacajawea, child of a shoshoni chief, lone woman on lewis and clarks historic trek beautiful spear of a dying nation. This led to her second novel, prairie, and finally to her druid circle series about a welsh prince and his travel to north america in the 12th century. Sacajawea is a massive over 0 pages historical fiction novel about the life of sacajawea, noted shoshone indian woman and travel guide of lewis and clark. Benjamin capps and the sacajawea plagiarism case page 2. I have never read a book over a thousand pages long, but i could not put this one down. Sacajawea, paperback by waldo, anna lee, isbn 0380842939, isbn 9780380842933, brand new, free shipping in the us recreates the life and legend of the shoshoni indian as she struggles to survive among hostile tribes, is forced to become the wife of a french trader. Sacajawea by anna lee waldo is the most detailed historical fiction novel i have ever read.
Sacajawea clad in a doeskin, alone and unafraid, she stood straight and proud before the onrushing forces of americas destiny. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. Her research for this novel took her from the american south to the shores of wales. My second book titled, prairie, began from my interest in ordinary people who do extra ordinary things that affect the history of the american west. Sacajawea by anna lee waldo book cover, description, publication history. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. A scientist and historian, she has been studying native american cultures and the history of european settlers for decades.
Parallelcolumn exhibits of passages from the novel by anna lee waldo and from cappss writings illustrate the evidence submitted in court. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. The lewis and clark expedition to explore the northwest part of the american continent probably would not have ever been completed without the help of the young shoshone woman sacajawea. It was written by anna lee waldo and published in 1978. It is, quite easily, one of the best books ive ever read.
The book is basically about her 8,000 mile journey with the lewis and clark expedition as an interpreter of indian i. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Sacajawea is a massive over 0 pages historical fiction novel about the life of sacajawea, noted shoshone indian travel guide of lewis and clark. Anna lee waldo wrote the bestselling historical novel, sacajawea. A few decades later, grace raymond hebard published sacajawea. Sacagawea has since become a popular figure in historical and young adult novels, including anna lee waldo s novel sacajawea 1984. Anna lee waldo books list of books by author anna lee waldo. Nov 02, 2010 clad in a doeskin, alone and unafraid, she stood straight and proud before the onrushing forces of americas destiny. Sacajawea has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. See all books authored by anna lee waldo, including sacajawea, and circle of stones, and more on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Free download or read online sacajawea pdf epub book.
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