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by Meriwether Lewis (Author), William Clark (Author), Reuben Gold Thwaites (Editor)
The Original Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1804-1806 V2 (1904) is a historical book written by Meriwether Lewis. It is a detailed account of the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition, which was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803 to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and find a route to the Pacific Ocean. The book is a compilation of the original journals kept by Lewis and Clark during their journey, providing a firsthand account of their experiences and observations. The second volume of the book covers the period from August 1804 to April 1805, during which the expedition traveled up the Missouri River, encountered various Native American tribes, and established Fort Mandan in what is now North Dakota. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, or the early exploration of the United States.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.
