JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Lost Journals of Sacajewea: A Novel by Debra Magpie Earling (review).

Published In: Western American Literature, 2025, v. 60, n. 1. P. 77 1 of 3
Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3
Authored By: Gaul, Theresa Strouth 3 of 3

Abstract

The main focus of the article is Debra Magpie Earling's novel, *The Lost Journals of Sacajewea*, which explores the impact of colonization on Indigenous women through the life of Sacajewea, a Lemhi Shoshone girl. The narrative begins with Sacajewea's childhood and follows her traumatic experiences, including capture, enslavement, and forced servitude, while highlighting her resilience and the teachings of her parents. The novel employs linguistic experimentation to reflect Sacajewea's evolving understanding and incorporates Shoshone language as a means of identity. Earling's work critiques the historical narratives surrounding colonization and emphasizes contemporary issues faced by Indigenous communities, making it a profound and challenging read. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

Source:Western American Literature. 2025/04, Vol. 60, Issue 1, p77
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:Language and Linguistics
Publication Date:2025
ISSN:0043-3462
DOI:10.1353/wal.2025.a967043
Accession Number:188269620
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