The Trail Of Lewis And Clark, 1804-1904 V1: A Story Of The Great Exploration Across The Continent In 1804-06

By Olin Dunbar Wheeler

Book Overview

The Trail of Lewis and Clark, 1804-1904 V1: A Story of the Great Exploration Across the Continent in 1804-06 is a historical account written by Olin Dunbar Wheeler. The book chronicles the famous expedition of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, who were sent by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory in 1804. The book covers their journey from St. Louis, Missouri, to the Pacific Ocean, including encounters with Native American tribes, the harsh winter at Fort Mandan, and the discovery of the Rocky Mountains. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the flora and fauna encountered by the explorers, as well as their interactions with the local wildlife. The author draws on primary sources, including the journals of Lewis and Clark, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of this historic expedition. The Trail of Lewis and Clark, 1804-1904 V1 is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, exploration, and adventure.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163245283
• ISBN13: 9781163245286
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"