Original Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Volume 1
Product Description
Volume 1 Parts 1 & 2 of the 15 Volume Dodd Mead set “As Published” in 1904/5. This reprint volume contains an Introduction by the Editor Ruben Gold Thwaites covering the following areas, Previous Explorations, Biographical Information on Merriweather Lewis and William Clark, The Expedition, and The Story of the Lewis and Clark Journals. Also Victor Hugo Platsits compiled Bibliographical Data covering Jefferson’s Message, Counterfeit Publications, Gass, Genuine History and Miscellanea.
The following refers to the Journals Proper, Chapter 1 From the River Dubois to the Platte. Clark’s Journal and Orders, January 30 – July 22, 1804. Entries and orders by Lewis, February 20, March 3, May 15, 20, 26 and July 8, 12. Chapter II From the Platte to Vermillion River Clark’s Journal, July 23 – August 24, 1804.
This 1904 set is considered the most complete and elaborate work on the expedition and formed the research base for virtually every historical account ever published since then. Complete sets are also available under ISBN 1582186510 for Trade paper and 158218660X for a jacketed hardcover set.
This 1904 set is considered the most complete and elaborate work on the expedition and formed the research base for virtually every historical account ever published since then. Complete sets are also available under ISBN 1582186510 for Trade paper and 158218660X for a jacketed hardcover set.
