Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West - Stephen E. Ambrose

Descriere Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West - Stephen E. Ambrose

From the bestselling author of D-Day comes the definitive book on the most momentous expedition in American history--and one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. An adventure filled with high romance and personal tragedy, involving the greatest expedition ever undertaken in the history of this country.--Alexander Theroux, Chicago Tribune. Illustrations throughout. Maps. \nUnduanted Courage is the story of a heroic and legendary man, and the saga of a great nation creating itself. In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson chose Captain Meriwether Lewis to lead the first government-backed exploration of the vast and unknown western territory of what would become part of the United States. Lewis was the perfect choice.

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Perfection Learning

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9780780773998

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1

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