By William R Sanford
In may well 1805, because the Lewis and Clark day trip paddled up the Missouri River, a howling gust of wind tipped over one of many canoes. the boys paddled to shore, forsaking valuable offers. immediately, Sacagawea jumped within the water, rescuing vital journals and medical experiments. all through Lewis and Clark's trip within the uncharted American West, this younger American Indian lady proved to be a useful member of the excursion. Sacagawea served as translator and advisor, all whereas taking good care of her youngster son. Sacagawea's lifestyles could have been brief, yet her exploits in this undertaking made her a mythical American.
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