In this series of books for young adults, the historical deeds of some of the world's best-known adventurers are presented in novel format. Each book contains a photographic documentary that prolongs the adventure.
Expertly combining history and an exciting narrative, this novel meets up with Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as they prepare to set out from St. Charles, Missouri, in 1804, tasked by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase. Traveling with them as interpreter and guide is 16-year-old Sacagawea, a Shoshone squaw and the wife of a French fur trader. She is young and pregnant, but Sacagawea seems brave. Will she be valiant enough for an adventure like this one?
"En esta serie de libros para adolescentes, los hechos historicos de algunos de los mas reconocidos aventureros del mundo estan presentados en formato de novela. Cada libro contiene un cuaderno de fotos para prolongar la aventura.
Magistralmente combinando la historia con una narrativa emocionante, esta novela topa con Meriwether Lewis y William Clark mientras se preparan para partir de St. Charles, Missouri, en 1804, encargados por el presidente Thomas Jefferson de explorar el recien adquirido territorio de Louisiana. Viajando con ellos como guia y traductora esta Sacagawea, una squaw de 16 anos y la esposa de un traficante de pieles frances. Es joven y esta embarazada, pero Sacagawea parece valiente. Sera suficientemente valiente para una aventura como esta?"