"First Across the Continent" by Noah Brooks is a historical tale recounting the adventures of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as they made their way across America following the Louisiana Purchase in the early 1800s. It explores the hardships the expedition faced, their conversations with Native American tribes, and the geographic and cultural aspects of America during that time. The story kicks off with the Louisiana Purchase, capturing the excitement of Americans when they got all this land, but also the political arguments surrounding President Jefferson’s decisions. It also highlights how the Lewis and Clark expedition team was formed, paying special attention to how Lewis was picked as captain and how he teamed up with Clark. The beginning of the book prepares readers for the explorers' journey into unexplored regions of the continent, promising to document plants, animals, and Native cultures along the way and establishes a scene filled with anticipation and uncertainty.
First Across the Continent The Story of the Exploring Expedition of Lewis and Clark in 1804-5-6
By Noah Brooks
Embark on an epic journey through the newly acquired American territories with two intrepid explorers as they face challenges, discover new lands, and encounter indigenous peoples.
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About the AuthorNoah Brooks was an American journalist and editor who worked for newspapers in Sacramento, San Francisco, Newark, and New York. He is known for writing a major biography of Abraham Lincoln based on close personal observation.
Noah Brooks was an American journalist and editor who worked for newspapers in Sacramento, San Francisco, Newark, and New York. He is known for writing a major biography of Abraham Lincoln based on close personal observation.
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