Lewis and Clark by William R. Lighton

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Author Lighton, William R. (William Rheem), 1866-1923
Title Lewis and Clark
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
Series Title Riverside Biographical Series, number 8
Note Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Lewis and Clark" by William R. Lighton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the famous expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark from the mouth of the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean between 1804 and 1806. It highlights the journey of these two explorers as they venture into uncharted territories, documenting their experiences and interactions with various Native American tribes along the way. At the start of the narrative, Lighton introduces the characters of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, delving into their backgrounds and the qualities that made them suitable leaders for this monumental undertaking. The early chapters discuss their preparation for the expedition, including their selection of team members and the challenges they faced as they sought to explore the vast, unknown wilderness. Lighton's account emphasizes the spirit of adventure and meticulous observation displayed by Lewis and Clark while navigating through diverse landscapes and establishing relationships with different indigenous peoples, setting the stage for the detailed explorations that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
Subject Lewis, Meriwether, 1774-1809
Subject Clark, William, 1770-1838
Subject Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)
Category Text
EBook-No. 26775
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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