A Brief History Of Rocky Mountain Exploration With Especial Reference To The Expedition Of Lewis And Clark

By Reuben Gold Thwaites and Reuben Gold 1853-1913 Thwaites

Book Overview

""A Brief History of Rocky Mountain Exploration with Especial Reference to the Expedition of Lewis and Clark"" is a historical account of the exploration of the Rocky Mountains in the early 19th century, with a particular focus on the famous expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Written by Reuben Gold Thwaites, a prominent American historian and editor, the book covers the period from the early Spanish explorers to the end of the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1806. Thwaites describes the challenges and triumphs of these early explorers as they navigated the rugged terrain and encountered the indigenous peoples of the region. The book provides a detailed account of the Lewis and Clark expedition, including their interactions with Native American tribes and their discovery of the Pacific Ocean. Thwaites also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the landscapes and peoples of the Rocky Mountains during this pivotal period in American history. Overall, ""A Brief History of Rocky Mountain Exploration with Especial Reference to the Expedition of Lewis and Clark"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162982942
• ISBN13: 9781162982946
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"