Undaunted Courage
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In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson selected his personal secretary, Captain Meriwether Lewis, to lead a voyage up the Missouri River, across the forbidding Rockies, and – by way of the Snake and Columbia rivers – down to the Pacific Ocean. Lewis and his partner, Captain William Clark, endured incredible hardships and witnessed astounding sights. With great perseverance, they worked their way into an unexplored West. When they returned two years later, they had long since been given up for dead.
Undaunted Courage is supported by a variety of colorful characters: Jefferson and his vision of the West; Clark, the artist and mapmaker; and Lewis, the enigma, who led brilliantly but considered the mission a failure. After suffering several periods of depression – and despite his status as national hero – Lewis died mysteriously, apparently by his own hand.
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Customers find this book to be a captivating read with an amazing engaging history of exploration, particularly through the journals of the expedition. The writing is well-crafted with descriptive language, and the book is carefully researched with interesting details. Customers appreciate how it conveys emotion and facts, bringing the characters and expedition to life, and provides great insight into the Lewis and Clark trek.