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A review by joshmillernj
The Essential Lewis and Clark SelectionsCD by Landon Y. Jones
4.0
I have not read many books that are compiled in a "diary-like" nature. However, this book was fascinating as one could really imagine all of the scenarios playing out while Lewis & Clark made their famous trek across the Wild, Wild, West and Northwest to find a passage to the Pacific Ocean. This voyage was commissioned on behalf of the President Thomas Jefferson and the United States government shortly after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
Throughout school, I had briefly studied this expedition and only knew scant details of the arduous journey. And what a journey it was! And to think that only one person died throughout the entire trip of 2+ years and thousands of miles on boat, horseback, walking, and traversing through Indian country. It really is a testament to the mettle & leadership of Lewis and Clark.
Two items that I really enjoyed about this book: 1) some of it describes their journeys through Montana, even through the very valley and river that I grew up near and 2) the adept way they handled some of the delicate situations with the Indians. What diplomacy they used with the Indians! Lesser men would have quickly become angry and killed many of the Indians who gave them troubles. However, these men worked diligently at befriending any and all Indians they came in contact with. It was only as a last resort when attached or continually robbed that they resorted to force with any Indians.
I highly recommend this book for any and all students of history!
Throughout school, I had briefly studied this expedition and only knew scant details of the arduous journey. And what a journey it was! And to think that only one person died throughout the entire trip of 2+ years and thousands of miles on boat, horseback, walking, and traversing through Indian country. It really is a testament to the mettle & leadership of Lewis and Clark.
Two items that I really enjoyed about this book: 1) some of it describes their journeys through Montana, even through the very valley and river that I grew up near and 2) the adept way they handled some of the delicate situations with the Indians. What diplomacy they used with the Indians! Lesser men would have quickly become angry and killed many of the Indians who gave them troubles. However, these men worked diligently at befriending any and all Indians they came in contact with. It was only as a last resort when attached or continually robbed that they resorted to force with any Indians.
I highly recommend this book for any and all students of history!