History of the Expedition Under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark, Vol.…
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"History of the Expedition under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark, Vol. II" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book documents the journeys and experiences of the Lewis and Clark Expedition as they explore the unknown territories of the American West, detailing their interactions with various Indigenous tribes and the challenges they faced traversing the landscape. The opening of the text provides a vivid description of
the expedition as it navigates through difficult rapids, encounters Indigenous groups, and observes their customs, such as their unique sweating baths and burial practices. It highlights the party's interactions with the Sokulk tribe and their fishing methods, as well as the difficulties faced by the expedition, including the treacherous waters and the scarcity of resources. The narrative paints a portrait of the journey's arduous nature while emphasizing the peaceful dispositions of the Indigenous people they meet. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lewis, Meriwether, 1774-1809 |
|---|---|
| Author | Clark, William, 1770-1838 |
| Editor | Allen, Paul, 1775-1826 |
| Title |
History of the Expedition Under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark, Vol. 2. To the Sources of the Missouri, Thence Across the Rocky Mountains and Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean. Performed During the Years 1804-5-6. |
| Credits |
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, The Filson Historical Society and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| 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 | Lewis, Meriwether, 1774-1809 -- Travel -- West (U.S.) |
| Subject | Clark, William, 1770-1838 -- Travel -- West (U.S.) |
| Subject | Missouri River -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Columbia River -- Description and travel |
| Subject | West (U.S.) -- History -- To 1848 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52442 |
| Release Date | Jun 30, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 640 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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