Journals of Lewis and Clark (National Geographic Adventure Classics)

Lewis, Meriwether; Clark, William

ISBN 10: 0792269217 / ISBN 13: 9780792269212

Edité par National Geographic, 2002

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Journals of Lewis and Clark (National Geographic Adventure Classics)
• Éditeur: National Geographic
• Date de parution: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0792269217
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780792269212
• Reliure: Couverture souple
• État de l'article: very_good

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Synopsis

MODERN ABRIDGEMENT: Totaling 13 volumes in length, the journals of Lewis and Clark have not been newly abridged in more than 50 years. This modern-day abridgement, timed to take advantage of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial celebrations, will focus on the highlights of the journey, and include relevant information left out of the last abridgement. ONLY SOFTCOVER EDITION WITH ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS: For the first time, reproduc-tions of the explorers' original sketches of wildlife, plants and incidents from the journey appear with the text in a paperback edition. LEWIS AND CLARK SCHOLAR Herman Viola, former director of the National Archives and Curator Emeritus of the Smithsonian Institution provides an afterword that illuminates the historical signi-ficance of the mission and provides academic context perfect for classroom adaptation of the text. NEW INTRODUCTION: Adventure historian Anthony Brandt takes readers back to America at the turn of the 19th century, when a vast, unexplored continent lay before the Corps of Discovery. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL includes extensive map section, plus equipment lists and significant historical data in a thorough appendix. HANDSOME EDITIONS, COMPETITIVELY PRICED: Gathered together for the first time in inexpensive, accessible editions, National Geographic Adventure Classics offer readers the opportunity to build a comprehensive library of the most adrenaline-packed tales of adventure ever written.

Présentation de l'éditeur

At the dawn of the 19th century, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark embarked on an unprecedented journey from St. Louis, Missouri to the Pacific Ocean and back again. Their assignment was to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and record the geography, flora, fauna, and people they encountered along the way. The tale of their incredible journey, meticulously recorded in their journals, has become an American classic.

This single-volume, landmark edition of the famous journals is the first abridgement to be published in at least a decade.