The Lewis and Clark expedition was the greatest camping trip in history. It was one of those irresistible American adventures that many people dream of living. This book shares the delightful details of the journey that historians have gleaned from the group’s journals and maps; and also discusses what’s known of the Indian perspective of the expedition. Throughout the book; you find out about Jefferson’s western exploration from his earliest efforts to see the Corps assembled through the aftermath for the explorers; the tribes; and the United States. But the focus of Lewis Clark For Dummies is on the period between Jefferson’s confidential letter to Congress requesting dollars to mount a western exploration (January 18;1803) and the expedition’s triumphant (and improbable) return to St. Louis (September 23; 1806): forty-two months that changed the world. Join Lewis and Clark as they recruit the Corps of Discovery; meet Sacagawea and various Indian tribes; and set off along the Missouri River on a thrilling; perilous journey. Lewis Clark For Dummies also covers the following topics and more: The expedition’s people and places Jefferson’s fascination with the West Final preparations of Meriwether Lewis Weathering storms to launch the expedition The discomforts and dangers of the journey Making maps and writing reports A first look at the Pacific Ocean The story of Lewis and Clark doesn’t end with their return to St. Louis. This book will also lead you on an exploration of the fates and lessons of the Corps of Discovery. Find out what happened to Lewis; Clark; and many other key players after their famous journey. And examine the aftermath for the American Indians and the political and cultural ramifications for the United States. You’ll even find the resources you need to plan your own recreation of the expedition as you take the Trail yourself!
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. GOod source and chronology of Moch' s life.By CustomerGEnerally a good source for Mochi;but with too much emphasis on German family.0 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy Joseph A. TruglioGood story but I was disappointed in that I was looking for more on Sand Creek.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Mochi's WarBy Bradley L KautzMochi's War: The Tragedy of Sand Creek is at its essence the story of a young Cheyenne woman; Mochi; who was a survivor of the Sand Creek Massacre; set within a larger story of the subjugation of native American's by the US government during the mid-to-late 19th century. It is written by two men with extensive experience in the film industry; Enss as a screenwriter and Kazanjian as a producer.It is perhaps the primary vocations of the authors that gave me so much difficulty in reading this book. I have read a bit of Native American literature; both fiction and non-fiction; as well as several volumes dealing with the history of the settling. While not Native American myself I have lived on a reservation for the past two years; so are elements of this story that strike me differently than it would have prior to my reading and experiences of the past two years. Sand Creek was a tragedy; and of that there is no dispute.So there are elements of Mochi's story that are very powerful. But…there are multiple historical inaccuracies in this book; which are portrayed as fact; that in the end bring into doubt that ability of these authors to write history well. That is where the author's primary vocation comes into play. This book seems to read as a film project that gathered background material; but it couldn’t quite be made into a movie; so that in the end a book was written to salvage the effort.The examples of these errors that stand out to me are these: 1) Stating that a report on Sand Creek was sent to President Ulysses Grant in January; 1865; when Grant was on active military service then; not being inaugurated as President until March; 1869. 2) Repeatedly referring to George Armstrong Custer as a General; when he only held this rank during the later years of the Civil War. At the time of the Indian Wars he held the rank of Lt. Colonel. This is inconsistent with the pattern used with other officers in the book; most notably Nelson Miles; who is referenced by his rank during the Indian Wars; Colonel; and not his later rank of Lt. General. 3) Identifying William T. Sherman as Secretary of War; when he was actually the Commanding General of the US Army; and serving under the authority of the Secretary of War.The problem with the errors cited above are several. One; this is a work of history; and such fairly obvious errors seriously detract from its ability to be read as a trustworthy account. Two; this book makes significant use of reference material; all of which is cited through endnotes. But of what good is an endnote that has not been checked for accuracy? And three; given the authors primary vocations; and their very real success in them; there seems to be a disconnect in this book; i.e. putting forward the telling of a story over the telling of a story in a well-written; a well-edited; and accurate manner.Mochi's story is an interesting one; but I believe that much is lost in this particular telling of it.
