The Journals of Lewis and Clark, 1804-1806 by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

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The journals of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark document their famous expedition (1804–1806) across the western United States, known as the Lewis and Clark Expedition or the Corps of Discovery. Commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, the primary goal was to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory, find a practical route to the Pacific Ocean, and establish trade with Native American tribes. The journals provide a detailed record of the expedition's experiences, including: Geographical Exploration - They mapped unknown territories, noted rivers, mountains, and potential routes for trade and settlement; Scientific Observations - Lewis, especially, documented new plant and animal species, making significant contributions to American natural history; Interactions with Native Tribes - They recorded their diplomatic efforts with Native American tribes, describing the customs, languages, and political systems they encountered; and, Survival and Challenges - The journals offer insights into the difficulties they faced, such as extreme weather, starvation, illness, and dangerous terrain. These writings are a rich historical source for understanding early 19th-century American exploration and the peoples and environments of the western U.S. Note: There are a few OCR errors, but most of the misspellings are almost 200 years old. The dates with the names in the brackets are a little redundent. They are included to provide the correct date in a consistent format. Misspellings, inventive punctuation and lack of punctuation along with variable capitalization, and not entirely clear abbreviations have been left as is.

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