Description

""First Across The Continent"" is a historical account of the famous American explorer, Lewis and Clark, and their journey to the Pacific Ocean in the early 19th century. Written by Noah Brooks, a journalist and historian, the book details the challenges and triumphs of the expedition as they traveled through the uncharted territory of the western United States. The book covers the preparation and planning of the journey, the encounters with Native American tribes, the discovery of new flora and fauna, and the hardships faced by the explorers. It also provides insights into the personalities and leadership styles of Lewis and Clark, as well as their interactions with their crew. Overall, ""First Across The Continent"" is a captivating and informative read for anyone interested in American history, exploration, and adventure.The despatches sent to Washington by these men contained the first official report from Lewis and Clark since their departure from St. Louis, May 16, 1803; and they were the last word from the explorers until their return in September, 1806. During all that long interval, the adventurers were not heard of in the States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.