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Informationen zum Autor Meriwether Lewis, born on August 18, 1774, in Albemarle County, Virginia, was an American explorer, soldier, and public administrator. In 1801, President Thomas Jefferson appointed him as his personal secretary, recognizing Lewis's leadership abilities and frontier experience. Two years later, Lewis was chosen to lead the Corps of Discovery, alongside William Clark, to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.The expedition, spanning from 1804 to 1806, aimed to map uncharted territories, establish trade with Native American tribes, and assert U.S. sovereignty over the land. Lewis meticulously documented the journey, providing valuable insights into the region's geography, flora, fauna, and indigenous cultures. Their successful navigation to the Pacific Ocean and back significantly contributed to America's westward expansion.Following the expedition, Lewis was appointed governor of the Upper Louisiana Territory in 1807. However, he faced challenges in this role, including political conflicts and financial difficulties. Tragically, on October 11, 1809, at the age of 35, Lewis died from gunshot wounds under mysterious circumstances, with debates persisting over whether it was suicide or murder. Klappentext Lewis and Clark's Expedition of 1804 1806 was of vital importance to the western expansion of the United States. Zusammenfassung The Lewis and Clark expedition of 1804–1806 to the west coast of America was commissioned by President Jefferson to survey the newly acquired territory of Louisiana. Their mapping of the Missouri river and establishment of relations with native tribes were of vital importance to the westward settlement of America. Inhaltsverzeichnis 12. The party embark on board the canoes; 13. The name of the Missouri changed, as the river now divides itself into three forks, one of which is called after Jefferson, the other Madison, and the other after Gallatin; 14. Captain Lewis proceeds before the main body in search of the Shoshonees; 15. Affecting interview between the wife of Chaboneau and the chief of the Shoshonees; 16. Contest between Drewyer and a Shoshonee; 17. The party, after procuring horses from the Shoshonees, proceed on their journey through the mountains; 18. The party proceed in canoes; 19. The party in their passage still visited by the Indians; 20. First appearance of tide water in the Columbia River; 21. Extravagant passion of the natives for blue beads, which constitute amongst them the circulating medium of the country; 22. A party, headed by Captain Clarke, go in quest of a whale driven on the shore of the Pacific to obtain some of its oil; 23. An account of the Clatsops, Killamucks, Chinnooks, and Cathlamahs....
