Meriwether Lewis
Meriwether Lewis was an American explorer, soldier, politician, and public administrator, best known for his role as the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, also known as the Corps of Discovery, with William Clark. Their mission was to explore the territory of the Louisiana Purchase, establish trade with, and sovereignty over the natives near the Missouri River, and claim the Pacific Northwest and Oregon Country for the United States before European nations. They also collected scientific data and information on indigenous nations. President Thomas Jefferson appointed him Governor of Upper Louisiana in 1806. He died in 1809 of gunshot wounds, in what was either a murder or suicide.
History of the Expedition under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark, Vol. 1. To the Sources of the Missouri, Thence Across the Rocky Mountains and Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean. Performed During the Years 1804-5-6.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the early American frontier with two captains as they face untamed wilderness, navigate treacherous rivers, and encounter the native peoples of a new land, all in the name of exploration and discovery.
By Meriwether Lewis
The Journals of Lewis and Clark, 1804-1806
Embark on a thrilling journey through the eyes of intrepid explorers as they chart unknown lands, forging paths through wild rivers and encountering the diverse cultures of the American West.
By Meriwether Lewis
History of the Expedition Under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark, Vol. 2. To the Sources of the Missouri, Thence Across the Rocky Mountains and Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean. Performed During the Years 1804-5-6.
Venture alongside a determined crew as they navigate uncharted territory, encountering both the wonders and hardships of the untamed American West.
By Meriwether Lewis