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Shannon: A Poem of the Lewis and Clark Expedition by Campbell McGrath

scottjbaxter's review against another edition

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5.0

I heard of this book on an NPR story, I think. I remember that I read it while camping with my family in Itasca state park in Minnesota. I found it a remarkable book. And I think the book had a stronger effect on me because I was spending so much time in the wilderness. I also was living in North Dakota at the time, and it's de rigeur to learn something about Lewis and Clark if you spend much time in the state. Highly recommended if you have even a small interest in poetry and Lewis and Clark.

Related to this book, is Frank X Walker's two books about York. In addition, you can't go wrong watching the Ken Burns PBS documentary Corps of Discovery about the Lewis and Clark expedition.

losethegirl's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

4.5

bellwetherdays's review against another edition

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adventurous inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

ktea_and_books's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective fast-paced

5.0

bridger101's review against another edition

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4.0

Really interesting epic poem on the wilds of Pre-Industrial America. Cool perspectives from Shannon, definitely was going crazy by the end.
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