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Undaunted Courage Meriwether Lewis Thomas Jefferson And The Opening Of The American West Author: Stephen E. Ambrose 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 mighty Columbia -- down to the Pacific Ocean. Lewis and his partner, Captain William Clark, endured incredible hardships and witnessed astounding sight...  more »s. With great perseverance, they worked their way into an unexplored West and when they returned two years later, they had long since been given up for dead. Lewis is supported by a variety of colorful characters: Jefferson and his vision of the West; Clark, the artist and map-maker; 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.  « less Audio Books swap for two (2) credits. Post This Book + Reminder Login | Register ISBN-13: 9780743507837 ISBN-10: 0743507835 Publication Date: 6/1/2001 Rating: Currently 2.5/5 Stars.  1 2.5 stars, based on 1 rating Publisher: Audioworks Book Type: Audio Cassette Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover, Audio CD Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review

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