The Journals of Lewis and Clark

The year 2003 marks the bi-centennial of the adventurous journeys of Lewis and Clark after the United States bought Louisiana from France. President Thomas Jefferson commissioned his young secretary, Meriwether Lewis, accompanied by his co-captain, William Clark to explore and map this new territory. These journals are a national treasure, edited by Benard DeVoto, learn how the two adventurers began their trip, and forged new paths to the Pacific ocean. It is a must read for all Americans interested in the history of our great nation. 504 pages