Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-231) and index.
Contents:
The Louisiana Purchase -- The Corps of Discovery -- Up the Missouri River, 1804 -- Across the continent to the Pacific, 1805 -- The return journey, 1806 -- Settlement of the west -- Legacy of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Summary:
"A detailed summary of the epic journey through the western wilderness undertaken by Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their Corps of Discovery in 1804-1806. Discusses the effects of the expedition on Native American cultures and examines its legacy inAmerican history and imagination. Includes biographies, primary sources, and more"-- Provided by publisher.
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