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Meriwether Lewis

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Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) was an American explorer and soldier best known for his role as the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which explored the western portion of the United States from 1804 to 1806. This monumental journey was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to map the newly acquired territories of the Louisiana Purchase and to establish trade and diplomatic relations with Native American tribes. Lewis's detailed journals, including "The Journals of Lewis and Clark, 1804-1806," provide invaluable insights into the geography, biology, and cultures encountered during the expedition. His collaborative work with William Clark has left a lasting legacy in American exploration and history.

Books by This Author

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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. cover 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. Meriwether Lewis History of the Expedition under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark, Vol. 1. / 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. cover History of the Expedition under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark, Vol. 1. / 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. Meriwether Lewis The Journals of Lewis and Clark, 1804-1806 cover The Journals of Lewis and Clark, 1804-1806 Meriwether Lewis