Title: Meriwether Lewis
First published: 2009
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.
Subjects: Biography, Description and travel, Discovery and exploration, Explorers, Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806), Lewis, meriwether, 1774-1809, Clark, william, 1770-1838, West (u.s.), description and travel, West (u.s.), discovery and exploration, Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n84018492, Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) (uri) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n84018492 (uri) http://viaf.org/viaf/sourceID/LC|n84018492
Places: West (U.S.)
People: Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809), William Clark (1770-1838)
LC classification: F592.7.L42 D36 2009