The History of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (Volume 3) [Facsimile] [Paperback]

Merriwether Lewis (Author), William Clark (Author), Elliott Coues (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1979

Volume 3 of the classic edition of Lewis and Clark's day-by-day journals that later became the basis for U.S. claims to Oregon and the West. Accurate and invaluable geographical, botanical, biological, meteorological and anthropological material. Complete 1893 edition, edited by Elliott Coues from Biddle's authorized 1814 history.

Product Details

• Paperback: 550 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; Facsimile of 1893 ed edition (June 1, 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 048621270X
• ISBN-13: 978-0486212708
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,748,907 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Heroes Go Home, July 31, 2000

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Michael Green "mrclay2000" (OKLAHOMA CITY, OK United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The History of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (Volume 3) (Paperback)

Before breaking camp in Fort Clatsop, the expedition had hoped to encounter British traders who ply the coasts, in order to buy provisions and ammunition with "their ample letters of credit." These were drawn on the Executive office of the United States, in other words Jefferson, who after getting $2,500 from Congress to finance, he seemed prepared to bring them back to Washington at any costs, including circumnavigating taxi if need be (this is no joke).

However, the waiting for the traders delays them from their start, and their hopes of returning to St Louis during the season are as warm and finally decisive as their previous push to the West. They break camp, return up the Columbia River, and with Sacajawea's vital help, find their way over the mountains where the snows are so thick that trails are impossible to discover. Thankfully the expedition resumes the Missouri, and after averaging 20 miles a day on the ascent (using oar and sail), they frequently make 80 miles a day on the descent.

After such a long and harrowing journey, full of hardships and decorated with delights, the men are anxious to press for home, sometimes not landing for rest or game during their earnest advance.

This trio of books is among the best reads I've ever had of men journeying into the unknown, discovering the best in themselves, and holding to the notion that perseverance will ultimately endure.

I loved the book, a satisfying completion to a wonderful tale.