Lewis and Clark: Pioneering Naturalists

by Paul Russell Cutright, Paul A. Johnsgard (Introduction)

First published in 1969, Lewis and Pioneering Naturalists remains the most comprehensive account of the scientific studies carried out by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark during their overland expedition to the Pacific Northwest and back in 1804–6. Summaries of the animals, plants, topographical features, and Indian tribes encountered are included at the end of each chapter devoted to the particular leg of the journey. A distinguished biologist, Paul Russell Cutright will be remembered for this landmark contribution to our understanding of the world that the expedition observed and recorded.

Genres: History, Nature, American History, Nonfiction, Natural History

506 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1989

Reviews

[Rob Mutch · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book. I read this while on a recent photo trip to the Lochsa River and Eastern Montana. Walking through this terrain, as Lewis and Clark did, while collecting and documenting the biological materials they did was a tremendous feat, and great service to the natural history knowledge base of their era. :o)

[Mike Dunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cutright's work on the mythology surrounding Lewis and Clark is terrific. He captures a unique aspect of the story with diligent research and an intensive empirical approach. Sizable read, but well worth the time if you are a Lewis and Clark junkie.