Across America The Lewis and Clark Expedition |
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| Author:
| Isserman, Maurice |
| General Editor:
| Isserman, Maurice
Bowman, John S. |
| Series title: | Discovery and Exploration Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-60413-192-5 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2009 |
| Publisher: | Infobase Holdings, Inc.
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| Imprint: | Facts On File |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $35.00 |
Book Description:
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In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson commissioned the Corps of Discovery as a scientific expedition to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase. This book also covers Thomas Jefferson's support of the expedition as US president, and Meriwether Lewis' and William Clark's preparations for their journey, including purchasing supplies.
In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson commissioned the Corps of Discovery as a scientific expedition to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase. This book also covers Thomas Jefferson's support of the expedition as US president, and Meriwether Lewis' and William Clark's preparations for their journey, including purchasing supplies.