Description
The men who were instrumental to the success of the Lewis and Clark expedition come to life in this volume. Through the aid of a detailed biographical roster and a composite diary of the expedition that highlights the roles and actions of the expedition's members, Charles G. Clarke affords readers precious glimpses of those who have long stood in the shadows of Lewis and Clark. Disagreements and achievements, ailments and addictions, and colorful personalities and daily tasks are all vividly rendered in these pages. The result is an unforgettable portrait of the corps of diverse characters who undertook a remarkable journey across the western half of the continent almost two hundred years ago.
About the Author
Born in 1899, Charles G. Clarke was an early pioneer of cinematography who won four Academy Award nominations. Dayton Duncan is the author of Out West and Miles from Nowhere, both available in Bison Books editions.
Reviews
"Clarke's approach is a useful review of the daily challenges faced by the Corps of Discovery. . . . Clarke's work is recommended for any student of the Lewis and Clark expedition."-William C. Winter, Gateway Heritage
Book Information
ISBN 9780803264199
Author Charles G. Clarke
Format Paperback
Page Count 325
Imprint Bison Books
Publisher University of Nebraska Press
Weight(grams) 513g