Along the Trail With Lewis and Clark

by Vicky Soderberg, Vicky Soderberg, Joseph Mussulman

"Historical Highlights & Color Maps, Where to Stay & What to Do." The ultimate guide for modern-day adventurers recreating the entire route of the Corps of Discovery, with detailed information on all stops and nearby resources.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

208 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1998

Reviews

[Cheryle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have you ever tried to envision what it was like to travel to unknown, uncharted territory? Lewis and Clark in 1804 were instructed by the President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, to do just that. This excellent guide takes the reader to the sites and locations they wrote about in their journals. Along with excellent maps are the actual words written by the pair as they ventured into unknown territory. The Louisiana Purchase had just opened new areas for settlement, but the only people who had been there before were the indigenous people who called it home and the hunters and trappers who made their living from the bounty of the land. Stephen Ambrose, the noted author and historian, says "this is quite simply, the best guide book to the Lewis and Clark Trail." While most people will not venture to follow the trail in its entirety, the book can be used to break it down to manageable trips, trips that could be the dream of a lifetime or just for the curious. History summaries and advice on Expedition sites to visit, other places to see, where to eat or sleep, and tips for enjoying modern travel on the trail. 59 detailed color maps. All in all, a fantastic visual trip to areas you may not be familiar with whether you actually take the trip in person or take it vicariously by reading this book. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in history of our nation.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful guide book to the Lewis and Clark Trail. Lots and lots to digest for sure. The maps are all outstanding.