| The Essential Lewis and Clark Contributor(s): Clark, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 142621717X ISBN-13: 9781426217173 Publisher: National Geographic Society OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Adventurers & Explorers - History | United States - 19th Century - Travel | United States - West - General |
| Dewey: 917.804 |
| LCCN: 2018303398 |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (1.30 lbs) 480 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - Western U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With nuanced observations from the star author and historian, here are the celebrated journals documenting Lewis and Clark's legendary expedition into the uncharted American West, abridged into a single volume and translated into modern English. At the start of the 19th century, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark embarked on an unprecedented voyage of discovery. Their assignment was to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and record the geography, flora, fauna, and people they encountered along the way. This updated edition of the captains' journals combines historical insight from editor Anthony Brandt with the rich detail of Lewis and Clark's original writing, as well as archival maps and artwork. An enthralling portrait of the unspoiled West, this true-life adventure story is a window to the dawning of America--from encounters with grizzly bears to councils with tribal leaders and perilous mountain crossings. |