Lewis and Clark Trail Maps: A Cartographic Reconstruction, Volume II [Paperback]

Martin Plamondon (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0874222435 | ISBN-13: 978-0874222432 | Publication Date: January 2002

In Volume II, Martin Plamondon continues his cartographic reconstruction of the Corps of Discovery's trek across the northwestern United States in 1805-6. Beginning a short distance above Fort Mandan, 180 full-page maps depict the explorers' route on the Missouri River in western North Dakota and Montana, over the continental divide to Idaho, and down westward-flowing waters to the Snake-Columbia confluence in central Washington.

The maps contrast the modern riverbeds to their courses at the time of exploration. Also included are pertinent excerpts from the journals and depictions of significant geographical features.

Plamondon has utilized the actual traverse measurements and notes recorded by William Clark for each day that the expedition was on the move.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"As never before, we can now see clearly the explorers' trail...William Clark would love these maps." -- Gary Moulton, editor of The Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

"Plamondon has given us a gift of immense importance." -- Barb Kubik, Chair, Governor's Washington Lewis and Clark Trail Committee, and former President, Lewis and Clark Trial Heritage Foundation --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From the Publisher

This is the second of a planned three-volume set to be published by the WSU Press delineating the Corps' entire journey, both outbound and return, in 1804-6. Volume I included 153 full-page maps of the explorers' route on the Missouri River from Illinois to North Dakota. Volume III is expected to be published in the fall of 2003 and will cover the route from the mouth of the Snake River to the coast and the return route that was different from the outbound route. All three volumes are being published in hardcover, paperback, and spiral-bound. Spiral-bound is especially appreciated by those wishing to examine the maps closely or make use of them in the field or when traveling by car. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Washington State University (January 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874222435
• ISBN-13: 978-0874222432
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,962,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)