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Lewis & Clark reframed : examining ties to Cook, Vancouver, and Mackenzie /

A former Washington State Historical Society director examines the Corps of Discovery's journey after they crossed the Rocky Mountains. He places curious and seemingly inexplicable aspects of the Lewis and Clark Expedition story into a broader historical context, and reveals how earlier explore...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nicandri, David L., 1948- (Author)
Other Authors: Jenkinson, Clay (writer of foreword.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Pullman : Washington State University Press, [2020]
Subjects:
Lewis and Clark Expedition > (1804-1806)
Lewis, Meriwether, > 1774-1809.
Clark, William, > 1770-1838.
Explorers > Northwest, Pacific > History > 18th century.
Northwest, Pacific > Discovery and exploration > Historiography.
Cook, James, > 1728-1779 > Influence.
Vancouver, George, > 1757-1798 > Influence.
Mackenzie, Alexander, > 1764-1820 > Influence.
Lewis, Meriwether, > 1774-1809. > Original journals of the Lewis and Clark expedition, 1804-1806.
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Summary:A former Washington State Historical Society director examines the Corps of Discovery's journey after they crossed the Rocky Mountains. He places curious and seemingly inexplicable aspects of the Lewis and Clark Expedition story into a broader historical context, and reveals how earlier explorers and fur traders influenced the American captains.
Physical Description:xxvii, 156 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-144) and index.
ISBN:9780874223804
0874223806