| Lewis and Clark among the Grizzlies: Legend And Legacy In The American West Contributor(s): Schullery, Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 0762725249 ISBN-13: 9780762725243 Publisher: Two Dot Books OUR PRICE: $14.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2002 Annotation: Of all the perils and wonders encountered by Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery, none so perfectly represents the enduring mystique of the western wilderness as does the grizzly bear. In this adventure-filled book, historian-naturalist Paul Schullery celebrates the expedition's rich legacy of grizzly lore in light of modern scientific knowledge and separates the legends from the even more thrilling realities. (6 x 9, 256 pages, b&w photos, illustrations) |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 19th Century - Nature | Animals - Bears - History | Expeditions & Discoveries |
| Dewey: 599.784 |
| LCCN: 2002072057 |
| Series: Lewis & Clark Expedition |
| Physical Information: 0.76" H x 6.16" W x 9.04" (0.86 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1800-1850 - Cultural Region - Western U.S. - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Lewis and Clark's expedition was full of adventures, but few were as exhilarating as their moments with grizzly bears. The author has combed the journals to provide readers with Lewis and Clark's own words on the Ursus horribles and offers new insight into the role of the grizzly bear in this tale of Western exploration and discovery. |