Undaunted Courage : Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West

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Summary: Incredible Journey
Review: This is the story of the greatest adventure ever to take place in the United States. It begins with Thomas Jefferson's selection and training of Meriwether Lewis, Lewis' selection of William Clark, and their four-year expedition across the continent in search of the all-water route to the Pacific. Although they obviously found no all-water route, they brought back an unimaginable amount off scientific, geographic, and anthropological information on the as-yet-unexplored (by white man) western territory. The hardships they endure, the discoveries, the quarrels, dangers, and ultimately, Meriwether Lewis' troubled and tragic life following the expedition have everything to make an incredible story. And the fact that it's true makes it even better. A truly amazing tale, told very well, as always, by Ambrose.