Lewis and Clark: Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

by William Rheem Lighton

Excerpt from Lewis and Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

In the years 1804, 1805, and 1806, two men commanded an expedition which explored the wilderness that stretched from the mouth of the Missouri River to where the Columbia enters the Pacific, and dedicated to civilization a new empire. Their names were Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.

As a rule, one who tries to discover and to set down in order the simple signs that spell the story of a large man's life is confused by a chaos of data. No such trouble arises in this case.

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Genres: Nonfiction, History, Biography, Audiobook, American History, Historical

172 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1901

Reviews

[Ben Denison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short recounting of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, using the journals of the men and President Jefferson’s recollections, it was pretty cut and dry bringing up the big events and interesting stories of exploration.

There are many more in depth accounts, but this was a good quick book and wetted the appetite for more.

[Rob Smith, Jr. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Working from the journals written during the Lewis and Clark journey,this volume basically sums them up into this volume. The book tells of each aspect of the trip and a bit of the result of actions. What's missing is real depth and description of the surroundings. Also missing is context of the trip and what happens as a result. That is for other books. This book is clear it is covering the journals and that is what it does.
For a clear view in shortened format of the Lewis and Clark expedition,this is perfect.

Bottom line: i recommend this book. 6 out of ten pouints.

[GRAHAM MARTIN · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick and easier summary

Easy reading and quick summary of the Corps of Discovery. Gives the reader a pretty good idea of one of the great adventures in American history

[Sarah Bodaly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This short read gives a brief but thorough overview of the famed exploratory trip of the two men, whose names are now permanently linked with both each other and their most notable exploit. Not much is known about either man, individually, but together, they formed a force against the great unknown West. Most of the coverage in this narrative is spent on the westward portion of their 28-month long journey, and is the perfect blend of overview with numbers, details, facts, and stories interspersed. It neither bogs down in too many details, nor leaves the reader floundering under too vague a coverage of time. I found the book to be wholly interesting, and had it finished in one afternoon.

[David Nazz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lewis and Clark spent 28 months traversing a path across the western portion of the nation. This brief narrative just "touches the hilltops of the expedition" and much "of importance has been suggested indirectly and much has been passed by altogether." There in lies the problem. This is a very readable account. But it just scratches the surface.

[Stephen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great overview of intrepid men on an incredible journey. The author admits upfront it. Is an overview so there should not be any disappointment from anyone. I listened to this while on trail and it made my nagging aches feel much better....plus I did not have to do humongous portages and I had a good supply of snacks and water. Courage was in evidence daily.

[Eileen · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.75 stars (ok)

This book was successful in that it provided a succinct summary of Lewis and Clark's exploratory trip but it unfortunately also included a few of the author's negative characterizations of Native Americans which, also unfortunately, were not uncommon at the time the book was written.

[Miles Gould · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Read" in the form of an audiobook, from http://www.loyalbooks.com/book/lewis-.... I didn't know the story beforehand, and this was a fairly straightforward telling of it, though I could have mostly done without the early 20th-century commentary.

[Bill Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love history and the people that make it up.

[Douglas Wingert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice quick review of the exploration of the rest of the west by Lewis and Clark. It also high lights the vision of President Jefferson of the United States.

[T · Rating 4 out of 5]

I quite enjoyed this book. There were Indian tribes mentioned that I had never heard of. It was also a surprise to me that they where shocked at the size of the bears they encountered.

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[Chris Renneker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book that highlights the successes and importance of the Lewis and Clark expedition in a clear and succinct manner.

[Tom Oman · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interesting story of an interesting time, these guys were quite remarkable and thoughtful. It’s amazing to have such a voyage of discovery documented in such an insightful way.

[Sharon Fisher · Rating 5 out of 5]

nice overview

[Chris Nicolaysen · Rating 3 out of 5]

pretty good summary of the travel log. lacking some of the context you would expect about Lewis, Clark and Sacagawea.

[Jim Bertsch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Light accounting of a very famous journey. Historical look at the very beginnings of America's western push.