Adventuring along the Lewis and Clark Trail
The 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition is upon us. Readers interested in the fascinating story behind that universe-expanding exploration commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, the purpose of which was to learn the nature and possible use of the vast region just added to the new U.S., may, in addition to reading about the expedition itself, decide to actually take to the highway and follow in Lewis and Clark's footsteps. Grossman's guide is an excellent tool "to get readers out of their cars and into the landscape . . . to sense how that country might have looked when the Corps of Discovery ventured through." Very helpful introductory material about the expedition sets the context for the author's presentation of where to go and what to see and will give travelers a real sense of knowing what the two explorers and their party experienced. The narrative text gives the book the feel of travel literature, but it is definitely easy to use as a practical guide to have in hand while on the road. For a selection of nonfiction and fiction titles to further involve readers in the world of Lewis and Clark, see the adjacent Read-alikes column.Brad HooperCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved