Undaunted Courage : Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson and the Opening of the American West

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Thrilling account of Lewis and Clark’s expedition

Undaunted Courage is a must-read for history buffs who enjoy thrilling explorations. Ambrose brings to life the personalities and adventures of Lewis, Clark, and their crew. The book details their struggles with the weather, terrain, and illnesses of the region in a way that makes the reader feel as if they are right there with them. Ambrose provides a rich and complete picture of the expedition, introducing readers to the various characters involved, while exploring the politics and diplomacy that influenced this great adventure in American history. Overall, Undaunted Courage is engaging, informative, and satisfying.

  • Ambassador Book Award for American Studies (1997)
  • Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Award for Nonfiction (1997)
  • Spur Award for Best Nonfiction Historical (1996)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Undaunted Courage : Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson and the Opening of the American West

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ISBN: 9780684826974
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Travel, Biographies & Memoirs
Goodreads rating: 4.21
(rated by 62114 readers)

Description

In this sweeping adventure story, Stephen E. Ambrose, the bestselling author of D-Day, presents the definitive account of one of the most momentous journeys in American history. Ambrose follows the Lewis and Clark Expedition from Thomas Jefferson's hope of finding a waterway to the Pacific, through the heart-stopping moments of the actual trip, to Lewis's lonely demise on the Natchez Trace. Along the way, Ambrose shows us the American West as Lewis saw it -- wild, awsome, and pristinely beautiful. Undaunted Courage is a stunningly told action tale that will delight readers for generations.
 

Thrilling account of Lewis and Clark’s expedition

Undaunted Courage is a must-read for history buffs who enjoy thrilling explorations. Ambrose brings to life the personalities and adventures of Lewis, Clark, and their crew. The book details their struggles with the weather, terrain, and illnesses of the region in a way that makes the reader feel as if they are right there with them. Ambrose provides a rich and complete picture of the expedition, introducing readers to the various characters involved, while exploring the politics and diplomacy that influenced this great adventure in American history. Overall, Undaunted Courage is engaging, informative, and satisfying.

  • Ambassador Book Award for American Studies (1997)
  • Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Award for Nonfiction (1997)
  • Spur Award for Best Nonfiction Historical (1996)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.