Meriwether Lewis
By: Thomas C. Danisi and John C. Jackson.
Contributors: Jackson, John C., 1931-
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Amherst, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 424
ISBN-13: 9781591027027
Subjects: Lewis, Meriwether, -- 1774-1809; Clark, William, -- 1770-1838; Explorers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography; West (U.S.) -- Description and travel; West (U.S.) -- Discovery and exploration
Genres: Biography.
Description: The authors concentrate on what Lewis was doing immediately before and after the journey through Western territory. They assess his role as a natural scientist and as governor of the Louisiana Territory. Thomas Jefferson thrust the latter role upon Lewis during a time of crisis. As Danisi and Jackson reveal, he would much rather have devoted this time compiling his notes and scientific findings into a vivid narrative of the expedition's adventures. Finally, using medical documentation, the book reveals the actual cause of Lewis's untimely death.--From publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.