The Corps of Discovery
John Hamilton
Joins the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the spring of 1804 as they set out to explore the Louisiana Purchase. Includes highlights and directions to historical points of interest.
Read Time: ~0.8 hr
The Lewis and Clark Expedition
by Christine Webster (2003)
About this book
Discusses the early nineteenth-century journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark through the Louisiana Purchase and beyond, for the purpose of exploring the land and establishing friendly relations with native peoples.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe Lewis and Clark Expedition Lead Character
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