Soldiers in Buckskin

Because of the way it was planned and the resulting volumes of scientific data it produced, the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806 was a major contributor to the development of the United States. Many other aspects of our American history impacted, or were impacted by, this legendary journey across the North American continent. Through a series of articles the author explores some of the details of the Expedition to clarify confusion or to shed new light on the adventure. Additional essays work to explain some of the elements of earlier history that helped shape the Expedition's activities. The more thoroughly we understand this major historical event the better prepared we are to learn from it and prepare for tomorrow. This book tries to help in that understanding.