The Travels Of Lewis And Clarke, From St. Louis, By Way Of The Missouri And Columbia Rivers, To The Pacific Ocean (1809) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104958473)

The Travels of Lewis and Clarke is a historical account of the famous expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clarke, which took place from 1804 to 1806. The book recounts the journey of the explorers from St. Louis, Missouri, through the Missouri and Columbia Rivers, to the Pacific Ocean. The expedition was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and to find a practical route to the Pacific coast. The book includes detailed descriptions of the landscapes, flora, and fauna encountered by the expedition, as well as the interactions with Native American tribes. The narrative also includes the challenges and hardships faced by the explorers, such as harsh weather conditions, illness, and encounters with dangerous wildlife. The Travels of Lewis and Clarke is an important historical document that provides insight into the early exploration and expansion of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and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: Meriwether Lewis
ISBN-10: 1104958473
ISBN-13: 9781104958473
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/10/2009
Pages: 322
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d