Synopsis
Journey across the American frontier with Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as the Corps of Discovery travels through wilderness, rivers, mountains, and unexplored territory during one of the most important expeditions in early American history.
Following the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark led an expedition westward to map routes, document landscapes, establish connections across the frontier, and reach the Pacific coast. Their journey through remote terrain became a defining chapter in the exploration of the American West.
In this historical narrative, William R. Lighton recounts the expedition through discovery, survival, leadership, and frontier travel across the western wilderness.
Inside this exploration history:
- The journey of the Corps of Discovery across the American frontier
- Exploration of the Louisiana Territory and the Missouri River
- Encounters with Native American tribes during westward travel
- Wilderness expeditions through rivers, plains, forests, and mountains
- The leadership of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
- The route toward the Pacific Northwest and the western frontier
Ideal for readers interested in:
- Lewis and Clark expedition history
- American frontier exploration
- Westward expansion
- Early United States history
- Historical travel narratives
- Wilderness expeditions and discovery
Lewis and Clark: Meriwether Lewis and William Clark remains a lasting account of exploration and frontier travel during the expansion of the early United States.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark are best known for their expedition from the Mississippi River to the West Coast and back. The expedition, called the Corps of Discovery, was President Thomas Jefferson's visionary project to explore the American West. It began in May of 1804 and ended in September 1806. Before the expedition, Lewis was Jefferson's private presidential secretary. He also served in the military, where he met Clark. After the expedition, Lewis served a short term as Governor of the Territory of Upper Louisiana before he died. Clark lived for many years and held various government positions, including Superintendent of Indian Affairs and Governor of the Missouri Territory.
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