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Those Tremendous Mountains

The Story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Author: David Freeman Hawke and Meriwether Lewis  

Reissued for the 200th anniversary: "High and heroic adventure.... An exhilarating story of bravery, self-discipline, and firm resolve, and Mr. Hawke tells it uncommonly well."—The New Yorker

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Reissued for the 200th anniversary: "High and heroic adventure.... An exhilarating story of bravery, self-discipline, and firm resolve, and Mr. Hawke tells it uncommonly well."—The New Yorker

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Description

In 1804 Lewis and Clark set off to explore the new lands of the Louisiana Purchase. They were acting as the eyes and ears of President Thomas Jefferson, who had an insatiable curiosity about what lay between the Mississippi and the Pacific. One contingency for which they were not prepared was the awesome geography of the Rocky Mountains. Including excerpts from Lewis and Clark's journals and putting their scientific achievements in context, David Hawke presents a riveting story of this dramatic journey.

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Critic Reviews

"Fast-paced narrative.... [A] fine, well-written introductory account."--

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About the Author

David Freeman Hawke is also the author of Paine.

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Product Details

Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Published
5th August 1998
Pages
288
ISBN
9780393317749

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