Meriwether Lewis
The first book to trace the fascinating histories of the remarkable men--and one woman--who were members of the Lewis and Clark expedition
The story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition has been told many times. But what became of the thirty-three members of the Corps of Discovery once the expedition was over? The expedition ended in 1806, and the final member of the corps passed away in 1870. In the intervening decades, members of the corps witnessed the momentous events of the nation they helped to form--from the War of 1812 to the Civil War and the opening of the transcontinental railroad. Some of the expedition members went on to hold public office; two were charged with murder. Many of the explorers could not resist the call of the wild, and continued to adventure forth into America's western frontier. Engagingly written and based on exhaustive research, The Fate of the Corps chroniclesthe lives of the fascinating men (and one woman) who opened the American West.
From the muddy waters of the Missouri River to the pristine beaches of the Pacific Northwest - and back again - learn how President Jefferson's exploratory mission led to new scientific discoveries, thrilling adventures, friendships with local tribes, and battles against the wild elements and rugged terrain.
With rich, educational text provided by Adam Brooks, this well-researched and beautifully drawn paperback is a graphic novel for the ages! The Lewis and Clark Coloring Book features the new-found wilderness, wildlife, peoples, plants, and historic moments that made this expedition such an extraordinary episode in American history.
