Meriwether Lewis: Off the Edge of the Map

(1774-1809)

Meriwether Lewis was commissioned by President Jefferson to lead a daring expedition so remarkable it would become one of the most famous explorations in history. He chose as his co-captain William Clark. Their mission—to find a land route to the Pacific Ocean while learning as much as possible about the thousands of miles of unexplored territory they struggled through, territory for which there was no map.

Pages: 232 (paperback)

Ages: 10+