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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Lewis and Clark
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
Biography: Lewis & Clark: Blazing a Trail West, by John Burrows. © 2008.
Brief History: "William Clark and Meriwether Lewis set out together from Illinois in 1804 leading of more than forty-five fellow trekkers on an expedition across North America. Along the way they risked death by grizzly bears endured extreme weather conditions, and suffered near-starvation on their dangerous odyssey to the Pacific Ocean. Despite the harsh circumstances, the pair discovered and documented many rivers, animals, and mountains, and forged relationships with several Native American tribes."
Fascinating Facts: They survived harsh weather, including rain and intense heat, and a few Native American attacks, much illness like flu, and almost ended up in starvation.
Heroic Qualities: They were "... brave men with extraordinary drive and courage [who] inspired many Americans to migrate west."
Famous Quote:William Clark in his Voyage of Discovery journal 
Biography: Lewis & Clark: Blazing a Trail West, by John Burrows. © 2008.
Brief History: "William Clark and Meriwether Lewis set out together from Illinois in 1804 leading of more than forty-five fellow trekkers on an expedition across North America. Along the way they risked death by grizzly bears endured extreme weather conditions, and suffered near-starvation on their dangerous odyssey to the Pacific Ocean. Despite the harsh circumstances, the pair discovered and documented many rivers, animals, and mountains, and forged relationships with several Native American tribes."
Fascinating Facts: They survived harsh weather, including rain and intense heat, and a few Native American attacks, much illness like flu, and almost ended up in starvation.
Heroic Qualities: They were "... brave men with extraordinary drive and courage [who] inspired many Americans to migrate west."
Famous Quote:
Great joy in Camp we are in view of the Ocean, this great Pacific Ocean which we been so long anxious to see and the roaring or noise made by the waves braking on the rocky shores (as I suppose) may be heard distinctly.
Labels: American Hero
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