Few events in American history have shaped the nation like the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It opened the American West for settlement. It redrew the map of the United States. It identified an array of native peoples; spectacular places; fascinating creatures; and extraordinary flora unknown in "civilized" America. It defined the American nation as a land stretching from coast to coast-and it launched the spread of population in a mighty frontier migration unlike anything ever witnessed in America before or since. Lewis and Clark on the Trail of Discovery contains 19 chapters; detailing the expedition chronologically. A "museum in a book;" this fascinating volume contains re-creations of original documents such as diary entries; letters; maps; and sketches-all meticulously reproduced so that the reader can actually handle and examine them. Among the documents included in the book are: The actual letter of credit Jefferson wrote to Lewis committing the U.S. government to pay for the expedition. The code Thomas Jefferson provided to Lewis for sending secret messages. Clark's sketch of the technique some Indians used to flatten their heads; a sign of prestige. Clark's letter of gratitude to Sacagawea; a Shoshone teenager who helped the expedition. A newspaper account of the expedition's return to St. Louis.
#178688 in Books Eliot A Cohen 2003-09-09 2003-09-09Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.99 x .67 x 5.20l; .55 #File Name: 1400034043320 pagesSupreme Command Soldiers Statesmen and Leadership in Wartime
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. One of the best books on the relationship between the civilian and military ...By Dan WilsonOne of the best books on the relationship between the civilian and military during times of war and peace. A great eye opener on how this relationship has changed and morphed over the past 165 years. The 4 leaders chosen as examples will interest any student of history on their relationship with the armies.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Unequal dialogueBy Adelaido GodinezCohen outlines an iterative approach to decisions. One that can be antagonistic; but necessary to explore uniquely strategic options. I like that he chose to use Lincoln and Churchill. I don't agree about the possibility of an anarchic U.S. military; so feel that he's treatment of some subject (Powell) may be more for impact than for accuracy. Conceptually; and stylistically; this is a useful book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A good analysis of four crucial periods of civil-military relationsBy MarkmnkEliot Cohen attempts to demonstrate that civil-military relations is more than the civilian leadership setting strategic goals and then letting the military achieve those goals. He studies the interaction of Churchill; Lincoln; Clemenceau an Gurion with their militaries to establish that a healthy relationship requires continual interaction.
