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.

Name: 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.
Author: Meriwether Lewis

By Meriwether Lewis

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The narrative records a multi-year river-and-overland expedition from the upper Missouri across the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific, presented as daily journals and revised notes. It combines meticulous route descriptions, place names, sketches of terrain, weather and resources, encounters and exchanges with Indigenous nations, and observations of flora, fauna, and geological features, alongside logistical detail about camps, supplies, and navigation, producing a practical chronicle of exploration and scientific collection.

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Meriwether Lewis

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.