Or Perish in the Attempt: The Hardship and Medicine of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

by Moira Ambrose and David J. Peck

Book Overview

David J. Peck's Or Perish in the Attempt ingeniously combines the remarkable adventures of Lewis and Clark with an examination of the health problems their expedition faced. Formidable problems indeed, but the author patiently, expertly--and humorously--guides us through the medical travails of the famous journey, juxtaposing treatment then against remedy now. The result is a fascinating book that sheds new light not only on Lewis and Clark and the men and one remarkable woman (and her infant) who accompanied them along an eight-thousand-mile wilderness path but also on the practice of medicine in their time and place.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803235119
• ISBN13: 9780803235113
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Bison Books
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A fascinating read for the adventurer

If you want to lose yourself in a forboding place with no idea what the next step would be an incredible tale itself. This author adds very interesting medical context including diagnosis via the historical text and other fascinating stuff for any adventurer.