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 Lewis
and Clark for Dummies (For Dummies)
The Lewis and Clark expedition was the greatest camping trip
in history. It was one of those irresistible American adventures
that many people dream of living. This book shares the delightful
details of the journey that historians have gleaned from the
group's journals and maps, and also discusses what's known of
the Indian perspective of the expedition. Throughout the book,
you find out about Jefferson's western exploration from his
earliest efforts to see the Corps assembled through the aftermath
for the explorers, the tribes, and the United States. But the
focus of "Lewis & Clark For Dummies" is on the
period between Jefferson's confidential letter to Congress requesting
dollars to mount a western exploration (January 18, 1803) and
the expedition's triumphant (and improbable) return to St. Louis
(September 23, 1806): forty-two months that changed the world.
Join Lewis and Clark as they recruit the Corps of Discovery,
meet Sacagawea and various Indian tribes, and set off along
the Missouri River on a thrilling, perilous journey. "Lewis
& Clark For Dummies" also covers the following topics
and more: The expedition's people and places, Jefferson's fascination
with the West, Final preparations of Meriwether Lewis, Weathering
storms to launch the expedition, The discomforts and dangers
of the journey, Making maps and writing reports, and, A first
look at the Pacific Ocean. The story of Lewis and Clark doesn't
end with their return to St. Louis. This book will also lead
you on an exploration of the fates and lessons of the Corps
of Discovery. Find out what happened to Lewis, Clark, and many
other key players after their famous journey. And examine the
aftermath for the American Indians and the political and cultural
ramifications for the United States. You'll even find the resources
you need to plan your own recreation of the expedition as you
take the Trail yourself!
 Encyclopedia
of the Lewis & Clark Expedition
A comprehensive A-to-Z reference to mark the 200th anniversary
of the Lewis and Clark expedition. On November 30th, 1803, France
formally transferred 828,000 square miles to the United States
in exchange for $15 million. This land, the Louisiana Purchase,
doubled the size of the nation. While negotiations for this
deal had been going on, Thomas Jefferson had already begun thinking
about a transcontinental expedition to explore the lands west
of the Mississippi. Besides the commercial and scientific benefits
of such an exploration, there was the issue of asserting America's
sovereignty over the new territory. Meriwether Lewis and William
Clark were hired to undertake this journey. The Corps of Discovery,
as the group is often referred to, kept detailed journals on
the flora and fauna they observed, and members of their team
were also the first non-Indians to make contact with a number
of tribes. Sacagawea, the Shoshone wife of French-Canadian trapper
Toussaint Charbonneau, served as their guide and interpreter
for much of the trip. This book provides a complete reference
to this great American expedition, covering all elements from
the preparatory work initiated by President Thomas Jefferson
in 1801 to the return from the Pacific Ocean in 1806.
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