The Great Expedition of Lewis and Clark: by Private Reubin Field, Member of the Corps of Discovery

By Judith Edwards

Book Overview

A flavorful account to commemorate its bicentennial In 1803 a young farmer named Reubin Field enlisted for a journey of enormous import. Commissioned by President Jefferson and headed by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, a "Corps of Discovery" was to make its way through dangerous terrain and harsh conditions to blaze a trail to the Pacific Ocean. Focusing on a lesser-known figure from the Corps, Judith Edwards has imagined what Reubin's voice might have been like, and how he might have told his version of the long journey. The folksy narrative provides an accessible and entertaining overview of the expedition, and Sally Wern Comport's majestic pictures honor this grand moment in the story of America.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374380392
• ISBN13: 9780374380397
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.1" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 6 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 5

Customer Reviews

A first-person, folksy narrative brings history live

In 1803 a young farmer Reubin Field enlisted for a journey headed by Lewis and Clark. Edwards focuses on his experiences, imagining what his voice might have been like and what his experiences would've been on the 2-year plus journey. The result is Judith Edwards' Great Exploration of Lewis & Clark, a first-person, folksy narrative brings history live with facts blended with rich observational insights.