The Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Volume 2: August 30, 1803-August 24, 1804
Although it is not the first volume in the set (the atlas was published in 1983), this is the first volume of actual journals in a new edition whose aim is "to present users with a reliable, definitive text." The problem with previous editions of the Lewis and Clark expedition journals was that the editors never included all of the material that was available. The present edition, which will number 11 volumes, will include all of the known journals, including Joseph Whitehouse's paraphrased journal, discovered in 1966. Moulton's introduction clearly explains the editorial techniques used, as well as reviewing the history of the expedition and of the publication of the journals. Thoroughly and carefully annotated, this definitive edition is essential for academic libraries and any other libraries interested in the exploration of the West. Stephen H. Peters, Northern Michigan Univ. Lib., MarquetteCopyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.