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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 24. A general description of the beasts, birds, and plants, &c. found by the party in this expedition; 25. Difficulty of procuring means of subsistence for the party; 26. Description of Wappatoo Island, and the mode in which the nations gather wappatoo; 27. Captain Clarke procures four horses for the transportation of the baggage; 28. The party still pursue their route towards the Kooskooskee on horseback, with Wollawollah guides; 29. The party encamp amongst the Chopunnish; 30. The party mingle in the diversions of the Willetpos Indians, a tribe hitherto unnoticed; 31. The party proceed on their journey with their Indian guides, and at length agree to divide, to take several routes, and to meet again at the mouth of the Yellowstone River; 32. Captain Lewis and his party still proceed on the route mentioned in the last chapter, and arrive at the forks of Maria's River; 33. The party commanded by Captain Clarke, previous to his being joined by Captain Lewis, proceed along Clarke's River, in pursuance of the route mentioned in a preceding chapter; 34. Captain Clarke proceeds with his party down the river; 35. The party, while descending the river in their skin canoes, are overtaken by the detachment under Captain Lewis, and the whole party, now once more happily united, descend the Missouri together; 36. The party return in safety to St. Louis....
