{"product_id":"lewis-clark-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Lewis \u0026 Clark for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSammye J. Meadows\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJana Prewitt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout 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 \u003ci\u003eLewis \u0026amp; Clark For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoin 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. \u003ci\u003eLewis \u0026amp; Clark For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e also covers the following topics and more: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe expedition's people and places\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJefferson's fascination with the West\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinal preparations of Meriwether Lewis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeathering storms to launch the expedition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe discomforts and dangers of the journey\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaking maps and writing reports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA first look at the Pacific Ocean\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A great book that honors American Indian tribes and the historic trail.\" Gerard Baker, Superintendent of the Lewis and Clark Historic Trail and member, Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures maps, travel tips, and archival drawings\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRetrace the steps of Lewis and Clark's historic expedition\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant to know more about this famous adventure? 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. You'll discover who all the players were, why the expedition happened, and the political and cultural ramifications. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"These knowledgeable authors have created a thorough, accurate, and lively introduction to history's great \"road buddies\" story -- from the grand plan to the diverse cast of characters. Plus, they offer a fresh look at the cooperative Native Americans who helped the expedition.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e-- James Alexander Thom, author of\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eFrom Sea to Shining Sea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e and\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSign Talker: The Adventures of George Drouillard on the Lewis and Clark Expedition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSammye J. Meadows\u003c\/b\u003e is the coordinator for the Circle of Tribal Advisors for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJana Sawyer Prewitt\u003c\/b\u003e is a former director of external affairs for the U.S. Department of the Interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 412\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.91 x 9.32 x 7.38 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 26, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47279026667769,"sku":"9780764525452","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/MFpEM2pEczMzN2VGbFM0NCtweVU3Zz09.webp?v=1769015697","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/lewis-clark-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}