The Journals of Lewis and Clark - Couverture rigide

Lewis, Meriwether; Clark, Professor William

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1169317669 ISBN 13 : 9781169317666

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Journals of Lewis and Clark is a historical account of the famous expedition undertaken by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in the early 19th century. The book is a compilation of the journals kept by the two explorers during their journey from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean and back. The journals provide a detailed record of the landscapes, flora and fauna, and the interactions between the expedition and the indigenous tribes they encountered along the way. The book also includes maps and illustrations that help to bring the journey to life. The Journals of Lewis and Clark is a fascinating insight into one of the most important expeditions in American history, and a must-read for anyone interested in the exploration of the American West.A fine warm day. We met with a Frenchman, by the name of Jussome, whom we employ as an interpreter. This man has a wife and children in the village. Great numbers on both sides flocked down to the bank to view us as we passed. Captain Lewis, with the interpreter, walked down to the village below our camp. After delaying one hour, he returned and informed me the Indians had returned to their village.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1169317669
• ISBN 13: 9781169317666
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 310
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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