The Lewis and Clark Expedition : selections from the journals, arranged by topic

Author(s)

• Lewis, Meriwether
• Clark, William
• Barth, Gunther Paul

Bibliographic Information

The Lewis and Clark Expedition : selections from the journals, arranged by topic

edited with an introduction by Gunther Barth

（The Bedford series in history and culture）

Bedford/St. Martin's, c1998

• : hbk
• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-224) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This is the story of a two-year journey in the time of President Thomas Jefferson along the Missouri and Columbia rivers, and over the Rocky Mountains, in search of a navigable waterway to the Pacific Ocean. This selection of journal entries provides insight into the personalities and aspirations of the explorers and their small group of men, as well as their encounters with Native Americans.

Table of Contents

Foreword Preface Chronology of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Introduction JOURNAL ENTRIES The Two Captains Forging the Corps of Discovery The Challenge of the Continent Encounters with Native Americans The Trail's Flora, Fauna and Natural Wonders Epilogue: The Legacy of the Lewis and Clark Expedition APPENDICES Questions for Consideration Suggestions for Further Reading Index

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Details

• NCID: BA39986406
• ISBN:
  • 0312128010
  • 0312111185
• LCCN: 97074956
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Boston
• Pages/Volumes: xxi, 230 p.
• Size: 21 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : F592.4
  • DC21 : 917.804/2
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)
  • LCSH : West (U.S>) -- Discovery and exploration
  • LCSH : Lewis, Meriwether, 1774-1809 -- Diaries
  • LCSH : Clark, William, 1770-1838 -- Diaries
  • LCSH : Explorers -- West (U.S.) -- Diaries
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA23617513