First Across the Continent by Noah Brooks

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Author Brooks, Noah, 1830-1903
Title First Across the Continent
The Story of the Exploring Expedition of Lewis and Clark in 1804-5-6
Credits Produced by Charles Keller and David Widger
Summary "First Across the Continent" by Noah Brooks is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This narrative explores the monumental expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, detailing their journey across the vast territories of the United States after the Louisiana Purchase in the early 1800s. The book likely examines both the challenges faced by the explorative team and the rich interactions they had with various Native American tribes, while shedding light on the geographical and cultural landscape of America during this pivotal period. The opening of the narrative introduces the context of the Louisiana Purchase, emphasizing the astonishment of Americans at acquiring such a vast territory and the political controversies surrounding President Jefferson's actions. It highlights the early organization of the Lewis and Clark expedition, including the selection of Lewis as the lead captain and his partnership with Clark. The passage sets the stage for the explorers to embark on their incredible journey into the largely unknown regions of the continent, as well as their mission of documenting flora, fauna, and indigenous cultures along the way. This initial chapter hints at the excitement and uncertainty of their undertaking, establishing a compelling backdrop for the adventures that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
Subject West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
Subject Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)
Subject United States -- Discovery and exploration
Category Text
EBook-No. 1236
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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