Pre-Owned The Lewis and Clark Expedition (Paperback) 0762725842 9780762725847

The intrepid souls who signed on to Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's 1804-1806 expedition from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean and back blazed a pivotal trail in American history, discovering new plant and animal species, documenting previously unmapped territory, and trading with Native American tribes along the way. It Happened on the Lewis and Clark Expedition goes behind the scenes to tell this story, in short episodes that reveal the intriguing people and events that made this undertaking so extraordinary. Recount the joyful reunion between indispensible guide Sacagawea and her brother, a Shoshone chief, years after her kidnapping by an enemy tribe. Relive Captain Lewis's agonizing recovery from the bullet wound he received as the result of an unfortunate excursion with a nearsighted hunting partner. Imagine the Corps of Discovery's disappointment when the heavy iron boat they had carried hundreds of miles proved to be completely useless in the water. Read about the peace negotiations Lewis and Clark pursued with tribes they encountered along the way-and one hostile skirmish that resulted in a hasty retreat. Book jacket.