The Journals - Couverture souple

Lewis, Meriwether; Clark, William

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 039508380X ISBN 13 : 9780395083802

Editeur : Houghton Mifflin (Trade), 2001

Synopsis

Book by Bernard DeVoto

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

It is the most fabled and storied journey in American history. From 1804-1806, the first expedition across the North American continent was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, who had recently bought a vast swath of territory from France. Though he knew he had bought a huge amount of land, Jefferson wasn't entirely sure of what he had bought, so he asked a team led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to traverse the continent until they reached the Pacific, studying everything from the ecology to geography along the way to get an understanding of the country's new region. Lewis and Clark would find far more than they bargained for. The 33 men who made the trip came into contact with about two dozen Native American tribes, many of whom helped the men survive the journey, and along the way they met and were assisted by the famous Sacagawea, who would become one of the expedition's most famous participants. Though they suffered deaths on their way west, the group ultimately reached the Pacific coast and got back to St. Louis in 1806, having drawn up nearly 150 maps and giving America a good idea of much of what lay west.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Houghton Mifflin (Trade)
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 039508380X
• ISBN 13: 9780395083802
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 560
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible