Lewis And Clark: Meriwether Lewis And William Clark (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163230343)

""Lewis and Clark: Meriwether Lewis and William Clark"" by William Rheem Lighton is a comprehensive biography of the two explorers who led the famous expedition to explore the western territory of the United States in the early 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of their upbringing, education, military careers, and personal lives before they were chosen by President Thomas Jefferson to lead the Corps of Discovery. The author delves into the challenges that Lewis and Clark faced during their journey, including the harsh terrain, extreme weather conditions, and encounters with Native American tribes. He also explores the scientific discoveries they made, such as the identification of new species of plants and animals, and the mapping of the Missouri River.The book also sheds light on the relationship between Lewis and Clark, their interactions with their crew members, and their interactions with the Native American tribes they encountered. The author provides a balanced view of the expedition, including the positive and negative aspects of the explorers' interactions with the indigenous people.Overall, ""Lewis and Clark: Meriwether Lewis and William Clark"" is an engaging and informative biography that provides a fascinating glimpse into one of the most significant expeditions in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration, the American West, or the lives of two of America's most famous explorers.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.

Author: William Rheem Lighton
ISBN-10: 1163230340
ISBN-13: 9781163230343
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 166
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d