The Bird-Woman of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

The narrative presents the journey of an Indigenous woman who guides a small party of American explorers across rivers, plains, and mountains, adapted from expedition journals for early readers. It recounts her earlier capture and marriage, life during a harsh winter camp, and the practical contributions she makes on the trail—finding roots and seeds, tending the sick, recovering lost goods, and helping the group meet other peoples. Episodes include buffalo hunts, rapids and falls, mountain crossings, the Pacific coast, and the return and farewell, all told in simple vocabulary and supported by illustrations.