In May of 1804, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark began an expedition that would take them through the Western United States seeking a passage to the Pacific Ocean. They expected to complete their journey through the uncharted land of the Louisiana Purchase in a year.Instead, it took more than two years. Through the course of their expedition, they not only mapped the region and discovered many new animals and plants, but also established relations with native tribes, all of whom became interwoven ...
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In May of 1804, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark began an expedition that would take them through the Western United States seeking a passage to the Pacific Ocean. They expected to complete their journey through the uncharted land of the Louisiana Purchase in a year.Instead, it took more than two years. Through the course of their expedition, they not only mapped the region and discovered many new animals and plants, but also established relations with native tribes, all of whom became interwoven in the history of the United States.Based on diaries and journals of Lewis & Clark, and the Corps of Discovery, this educational graphic novel follows the famous expedition from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean. Some important topics covered include: President Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase ? The American West and the challenges faced by the Corps of Discovery ? Mapping the route ? Interaction with Native American tribes and their cultures ? Sacagawea (Bird Woman) ? Scientific discoveries of the Corps ? The historical significance of the expedition
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