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

by Moira Ambrose and David J. Peck

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803235119
• ISBN13: 9780803235113
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Bison Books
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"