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A fascinating story of adventure and the pursuit of knowledge, and a window into a time of exploration that's largely gone now. It's amazing to think back on what Lewis and Clark achieved for the country.
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Thoroughly enjoyed this book on the great voyage of Captain Meriwether Lewis (and his right-hand man, Clark). Ambrose does a great job painting the preparation for the great exploratory trip Lewis & Clark & their Discover Corps made from the Mississippi all the way northwest & ultimately along the great Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean. What a journey--and a return trip as well.
I so wanted to love this book but found it difficult to get through. I'm glad I stuck with it as I learned a lot and found some of it interesting, but all in all, a pretty dry read.
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Jan 22, 2009
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