Documents of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Through its extensive use of primary source materials and invaluable contextual notes, this book offers a documented history of one of the most famous adventures in early American history: the Lewis and Clark expedition. • Contextualizes the expedition as a part of Thomas Jefferson's vision of America • Documents all of the previous failed expeditions that Jefferson tried to organize • Explores the lives of Lewis, Clark, Sacagawea, and York, both before and after the expedition • Gives a detailed account of the preparations for the expedition • Notes the political and historical success of the expedition