Opening the West With Lewis and Clark By Boat, Horse and Foot Up the Great River Missouri, Across the Stony Mountains and on to the Pacific, When in the Years 1804, 1805, 1806, Young Captain Lewis, the Long Knife, and His Friend Captain Clark, the Red Head Chief, Aided by Sacajawea, the Birdwoman, Conducted Their Little Band of Men Tried and True Through the Unknown New United States

"Opening the West With Lewis and Clark" by Edwin L. Sabin is a gripping account of the legendary expedition that charted a course through the unexplored American West in the early 1800s. The story follows Captain Lewis, known as the Long Knife, and Captain Clark, the Red Head Chief, and their band of men as they navigate treacherous rivers, scale formidable mountains, and encounter diverse Native American tribes, including the invaluable Sacajawea, the Birdwoman. Driven by President Jefferson's vision and fueled by the acquisition of the Louisiana Territory, the explorers face untold challenges while seeking to establish peaceful relations with the land's original inhabitants. Within this epic journey, a mixed-heritage boy named Little White Osage finds himself torn between two worlds, drawn to the explorers' mission of peace and grappling with questions of identity. The book weaves together themes of courage, exploration, and the complex relationship between newcomers and native people, painting a vivid picture of a pivotal moment in American history.