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Book Synopsis: An in-depth look at Lewis and Clark's historic expedition through the explorers' journals—America's "first report on the West" (Bernard DeVoto, Pulitzer Prize-winning scholar-historian of the American West).
In 1803, the great expanse of the Louisiana Purchase was an empty canvas. Keenly aware that the course of the nation's destiny lay westward—and that a “Voyage of Discovery” would be necessary to determine the nature of the frontier—President Thomas Jefferson commissioned Meriwether Lewis to lead an expedition from the Missouri River to the northern Pacific coast and back.
From 1804 to 1806, accompanied by co-captain William Clark, the Shoshone guide Sacajawea, and thirty-two men, Lewis mapped rivers, traced the principal waterways to the sea, and established the American claim to the territories of Idaho, Washington, and Oregon.
Together the captains kept this journal: a richly detailed record of the flora and fauna they sighted, the native tribes they encountered, and the awe-inspiring landscape they traversed, from their base camp near present-day St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River, which has become an incomparable contribution to the literature of exploration and the writing of natural history.
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Step into history and immerse yourself in the extraordinary journey of Lewis and Clark with The Journals Of Lewis And Clark (Lewis & Clark Expedition). This captivating book offers an in-depth look at the historic expedition through the explorers' meticulously documented journals. With America's "first report on the West," you'll uncover the untamed wilderness of the Louisiana Purchase, as Lewis and Clark paved the way for the nation's westward expansion.
Experience the thrill of discovery as you follow in the footsteps of these intrepid explorers. President Thomas Jefferson's visionary notion of a "Voyage of Discovery" becomes a reality as you join Meriwether Lewis and co-captain William Clark on their mission to chart a path to the Pacific coast. Accompanied by the Shoshone guide Sacajawea and a courageous crew, they braved uncharted territory, mapped rivers, and traced waterways, leaving an indelible mark on American history.
The Journals Of Lewis And Clark is a treasure trove of knowledge, meticulously detailing the flora, fauna, and native tribes that the expedition encountered. Immerse yourself in their awe-inspiring descriptions of the landscapes they traversed, from the rolling plains near St. Louis to the majestic mouth of the Columbia River. This remarkable journal serves as an unmatched contribution to the literature of exploration and the writing of natural history.
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