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New edition of Paul Russell Cutright's 1982 publication on the contributions of Philadelphia to the history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. New material includes photographs of the original journals and herbarium specimans as well as a new map of sites related to Lewis' activities in Philadelphia in 1803 and 1807. Maps researched and produced by Frank Muhly. Volume edited by the Philadelphia Chapter of The Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation. 50 pages. Color, in soft cover. ... Read more

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Carlson views the Lewis and Clark expedition as just one of several schemes to seize Western lands from foreign powers and extend the United States. ... Read more

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Jefferson--Hemings
An excellent counterweight to the usual deification of Jefferson but factually incorrect when she says (p.72) "DNA testing in 1998 proved that Jefferson had indeed fathered at least one of Heming's children."

The testing proved only that "a" Jefferson did so as the authors of the study have labored to make clear.There are other more likely candidates.

Skulduggery in the West
I enjoyed "Seduced by the West," though it's a quick read that is more of a lengthy magazine article than really a book.

The books focuses on various efforts to explore and claim the American West including, but not limited to, Lewis & Clark.

The most interesting aspect of the book is the description of various characters, e.g., General James Wilkinson.Wilkinson was supposed to be representing US interests in the ill-defined Louisiana Territories, but he was also apparently being paid by the Spanish.The Spanish, intriguingly, didn't recognize the Louisiana Purchase as their deal to turn Louisiana over to the French had a codicil that it wasn't to be sold to someone else.

I would have preferred the book if it had been more specifically focused on a character like Wilkinson and therefore would have been less of a historical review.

But, within the context of what "Seduced by the West" is, it's an enjoyable read.

Not Too Good
This is not as good a work as it had the potential of being. At 199 pages it is short, made shorter still by small pages with large type.

Bouncing from topic to topic, it is an uncoordinated effort. It appears to have been rushed. There are so many ibids and multiple referrals to the same source material in the bibliography that you begin to wonder just how much work went into the research behind it. I was sorry I purchased it. ... Read more

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The essential guide for travelers in Oregon and Washington who want to see the Pacific Northwest as Lewis and Clark saw it. This easy-to-use guide is written and designed to be used on the road and to be a wonderful keepsake.

• No other publication gives Oregon and Washington travelers such detailed travel assistance through Lewis and Clark country!

• This 120-page, vivid color guidebook takes travelers along the Oregon and Washington route the explorers traversed.

• The guide includes many suggestions on where to stay, what to do, how to get there and what culinary adventures await.

• It was designed and illustrated using maps, photos, quotes from journals, books and other historic documents.

This book covers a lot of territory.

Whether your vantage point is behind the wheel of an RVor from the same earth trod by Lewis & Clark,you will find what you need, mile-by-mile or step-by-step. ... Read more

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Do Them No Harm
Few books have been written that tell about the Native American's side of history. This book tells about the Nez Perce stories of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in Idaho. Zoa Swayne spent decades interviewing tribal elders and studying the journals before putting this book together.Clark met 3 Nez Perce boys on the Weippe Prairie, Zoa discovered the names of 2 of the boys. Lewis and Clark spent 2 1/2 weeks in the Nez Perce country building canoes before continuing on to the Pacific Ocean and nearly 2 months on the return trip, so there is a lot to tell.

The world as Indians saw it
Ms. Swayne has done an excellent job of telling the story of one indian tribe's encounters with American explorers. Not really a portrayal of Lewis and Clark themselves, it is more a glimpse into what the world looked liketo the Nez Perce 200 years ago. It's told from the Indians' point of view,based on oral and written history collected after much research by MsSwayne. Each stage of the unfolding story is contrasted with entries fromLewis's and Clarke's journals. The different views of the same developmentsprovides real insight into the different world views and problems faced bythe Indians and the explorers.

It's a fairly short book written in thestyle of a novel, and is a good relaxing read for adults or teenagers. ... Read more

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Westward expansion brought stunning achievements and staggering failures to those who ventured into the unknown territory. Explore how our vast country grew far beyond the great Mississippi. ... Read more

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Chronicles the journey of the 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition which explored the unknown territory of the Louisiana Purchase and the Pacific Northwest from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River. ... Read more

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excellent base line history of Lewis and Clark
This is a good book for students learning about Lewis and Clark, it gives information about some of the lesser known members of the expedition. Good factual research and information. There are few books about Lewis and Clarkfor middle school students and this is a excellent book for that age. Theauthor did a great job. It is far from dull and inspires folks to learnmore about Lewis and Clark. ... Read more

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Volume 4 Parts 1 & 2 of the 15 Volume Dodd Mead set “As Published” in 1904/5. This reprint volume contains Part 1 of the Journals and Orderly Book of Lewis and Clark, from Fort Clatsop (preparation for the start home) to Fort Clatsop, January 21 – March 17, 1806. Part 2 contains the Journals and orderly Book of Lewis and Clark, from Fort Clatsop (preparation for the start home) to Musquetoe Creek March 7 – May 7, 1806.

This 1904 set is considered the most complete and elaborate work on the expedition and formed the research base for virtually every historical account ever published since then. Complete sets are also available under ISBN 1582186510 for Trade paper and 158218660X for a jacketed hardcover set. ... Read more

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Volume 6 Parts 1 & 2 of the 15 Volume Dodd Mead set “As Published” in 1904/5. This reprint volume, Part 1 contains Scientific Data accompanying the Journals of Lewis and Clark; Geography, Ethnology, Zoology. Part 2 contains Botany, Mineralogy, Astronomy and Miscellaneous Memoranda.

This 1904 set is considered the most complete and elaborate work on the expedition and formed the research base for virtually every historical account ever published since then. Complete sets are also available under ISBN 1582186510 for Trade paper and 158218660X for a jacketed hardcover set. ... Read more

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Dr. Elaine McIntosh’s book provides an extensive analysis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from the standpoint of food, nutrition, and health within the context of current dietary knowledge.It is, in fact, the first study of these three factors as integrated aspects and their impact on the expedition.

Included are a discussion of the status of medicine during the late Colonial and new Republic periods, the various advantages accruing to the expedition party from wintering at Camp Dubois prior to departure up the Missouri, their inability to tolerate the camas root at Weippe Prairie, fluctuations in game availability, the epidemic of contagious diseases while at Fort Clatsop, and a comprehensive health-related analysis of the Corps of Discovery based on available vital statistics and other information about the men. ... Read more

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This well-documented historical account provides background to the forerunners of Lewis and Clark, highlighting the role of earlier French-Canadian explorers and fur traders. It re-creates the world of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, chronicling the relationship between Lewis and Clark and their French-Canadian guides, recounting the crucial hospitality of the Native American people they encountered, and showing how, without both groups, the expedition would not have succeeded. The French-Canadian guide Toussaint Charbonneau is introduced, along with his young Shoshone wife, the legendary Sacagawea, who endeared herself to Clark for her determination and helpfulness. Detailed archival maps, photographs, paintings, and a complete bibliography are included. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Boston, Ginn ... Read more

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Nice human angle
This book gave me an appreciation for the personalities of the key players in the expedition.For instance, we learn that Sacagawea "wept profusely" when she met her brother, and showed grit and courage after a boat wreck while the men on board panicked.I think the human side is what makes history engaging and interesting--better than dry facts.I appreciated quotes from the journals of Lewis and Clark.

Nice questions but personalities rather than discoveries
A nice little book for the student who asks questions, by identifying unanswered ones for investigating.There is, however, an emphasis on personalities rather than the events and discoveries.A map of the expedition, sites and dates would have been helpful too. ... Read more

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Volume 5 Parts 1 & 2 of the 15 Volume Dodd Mead set “As Published” in 1904/5. This reprint volume contains Part 1 of the Journals of Lewis and Clark, from Musquetoe Creek to Travelers Rest, May 8 – July 2, 1806.Part 2 contains the Journals of Lewis and Clark, from Travelers Rest to St. Louis July 3 – September 20, 1806.

This 1904 set is considered the most complete and elaborate work on the expedition and formed the research base for virtually every historical account ever published since then. Complete sets are also available under ISBN 1582186510 for Trade paper and 158218660X for a jacketed hardcover set. ... Read more