In 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark made the most important and widely known expedition in American history. Now their journey is recreated in the bicentennial edition of this best-selling guide.
This is the only full-colour guide to Lewis and Clark's America, and its lavishly illustrated photographs and maps are evocative of the landscapes, animals, and native people of an unspoiled America. Distinctive among guides, the book is organised practically for easy trip planning and details essential visitor information along with suggestions for excursions by foot, boat, and country road to help travelers capture the sense and spirit of the pioneers.
Author Thomas Schmidt vividly describes Native American cultures and natural histories of the bioregions Lewis and Clark encountered, contrasting their past and present conditions. He puts the entire route into a compelling historical context, complete with biographical sketches of the legendary explorers, sidebars on everything from planning to weaponry, and treasured diary excerpts.
No other guide so expertly brings to life the events, places, and people of Lewis and Clark's extraordinary and unforgettable odyssey.
